Events
Upcoming Events
Healing in Action: Nutrition and Lifestyle for Breast Cancer Support
Hosted by the Lotus Health Foundation
Friday, October 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM (CT)
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Meeting ID: 891 3702 3316
Passcode: 123456
BCSN Participation:
BCSN will have a resource table here. We’d love to meet you!
Healing in Action: Nutrition and Lifestyle for Breast Cancer Support
Join us for an empowering evening featuring a recorded presentation by oncology dietitian and breast cancer survivor Alison Tierney, titled Nourish to Thrive – Whole-Person Strategies for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction & Healing. Alison shares her personal journey along with practical, evidence-based strategies to support cancer prevention, treatment, and recovery through everyday choices—nutrition, stress management, and movement.
Enjoy a live cooking demonstration by Mei, highlighting cancer-fighting foods with tasty samples. Connect with others during networking and community time. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, you’ll leave with simple, actionable tools to support healing and wellness.
Join us in raising awareness and sharing hope.
Friday, October 24 | 6:00pm -7:30pm
125 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
This is a FREE event with food samples.
Past Events
Rochester Area Volunteer Fair at 125 LIVE, April 15th
Are you interested in volunteering with the Breast Cancer Support Network? We’d love to connect with you and share how you can make a meaningful impact by giving your time and talents.
On April 15th, several of our incredible breast cancer survivor volunteers attended the Rochester Area Volunteer Fair at 125 LIVE. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet others in our community, share our volunteer needs, and introduce more people to the mission of the Breast Cancer Support Network.
If you feel called to support others and be part of something truly meaningful, please reach out—we’d love to have you join us.
Healing in Action: Nutrition and Lifestyle for Breast Cancer Support on Friday, October 24 in Rochester, MN
Breast Cancer Support Network (BCSN) was honored to participate in the October 24th Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally in Rochester, MN, with volunteers and a resource table providing support and inspiration. The event featured practical tips on how to fight cancer through delicious and powerful plant-based nutrition. There was a live cooking demo by Mei Liu from Rochester Clinic, showcasing cancer-fighting foods with a variety of tasty samples for attendees. Dr. Jengyu Lai welcomed everyone and introduced the recorded presentation by oncology dietitian and breast cancer survivor Alison Tierney, titled “Nourish to Thrive – Whole-Person Strategies for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction & Healing.” Lisa Ellsworth from the Survivorship Clinic at Mayo Clinic was also in attendance, offering a Q&A session following the main presentation. The event was live streamed, allowing our worldwide community of 600+ BCSN survivors to participate virtually.
BCSN at the Pink Bag Event at Apache Mall on Saturday, October 11th in Rochester, Minnesota 💖🎀
On Saturday, October 11th, Breast Cancer Mentors volunteers with the Breast Cancer Support Network (BCSN) had the joy of connecting with the community at the Pink Bag Event held at Apache Mall.
Our volunteers staffed the BCSN resource table, sharing information about our free programs and support services available to breast cancer survivors. One of the highlights of the day was our “Boo Basket” giveaway, which brought smiles and excitement to one lucky survivor!
It was truly inspiring to hear uplifting survivor stories, celebrate resilience, and foster connections among survivors, caregivers, and community members. This event highlighted the power of community support, reminding us all that together, we are stronger.
A special thank you goes to United Breast Cancer Foundation, Olmsted Medical Center, and Apache Mall for partnering to make this wonderful event possible. Your collaboration helped create a day full of strength, hope, and encouragement for survivors and their loved ones.
We are grateful for every person who joined us and for the continued support that strengthens our community. 
Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally on Friday, October 10 in Rochester, MN
BCSN was honored to participate in this vibrant and inspiring celebration of breast cancer education, healing, and hope. The event began outdoors with a unifying community drum circle led by Zakh Peterson from Pure Rock Studios, bringing participants together in rhythm and healing.
We extend special thanks to Mayor Kim Norton for officially proclaiming Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Week in Rochester — a meaningful recognition of the city’s commitment to community wellness.
Inside 125 LIVE, attendees enjoyed delicious, cancer-fighting food samples prepared by Mei Liu and her team, followed by welcoming remarks from Dr. Lai of Rochester Clinic. The program featured a powerful recorded message, “Food is Medicine,” by Dr. Kristi Funk, and an engaging Q&A with Lisa Ellsworth from the Mayo Clinic Survivorship Clinic.
Lori Denison, BCSN President, also shared her personal breast cancer story, highlighted the free BCSN programs available to survivors, and offered encouragement and hope to all participants.
We are deeply grateful to the event sponsor, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and to The Lotus Health Foundation for including BCSN in this wonderful community event. Thanks also to Art Meyer and the Rochester SDA Church for providing online participation to our 600+ BCSN Survivors.
BCSN volunteers hosted a resource table and shared their stories, offering hope, encouragement, and inspiration to all who attended. Together, we helped spread awareness of the four powerful lifestyle pillars for living healthier, more vibrant lives.
Breast Cancer Awareness Hour on The Jason Show – Monday, October 6th, 2025
Breast Cancer Mentors Mackenzie Rooney and Lisa Halverson with the Breast Cancer Support Network (BCSN) were honored to participate in a special hour of The Jason Show dedicated to breast cancer awareness.
During this inspiring hour, we met and heard powerful stories from survivors, thrivers, and medical professionals, all sharing insights on how we can unite in the fight against breast cancer. It was a moving reminder of the resilience, strength, and hope within the breast cancer community.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Fox 9 News and The Jason Show, as well as event sponsors Bachman’s in Minneapolis, CRL Women’s Imaging, and Spavia, for creating such a memorable and uplifting experience. Survivors and their guests were treated to thoughtful pampering and meaningful connections—a true celebration of courage and community.
Events like this highlight the importance of awareness, support, and togetherness. We are grateful to everyone who joined in and helped shine a light on the journey of breast cancer survivors.
Summer Social — August 2025
The BCSN Breast Cancer Mentors enjoyed a wonderful summer gathering with the Mayo Clinic Integrated Breast Care Providers. We value these meaningful connections and the shared commitment to supporting breast cancer survivors.
Rochesterfest at Soldiers Field Park — June 2025
BCSN was proud to participate in Rochesterfest this year at Soldiers Field Park! It was such a joy to meet members of the Rochester community and share more about the Breast Cancer Support Network (BCSN).
Our dedicated breast cancer mentors were on-site, spreading awareness about our mission and the free programs we offer to support breast cancer survivors. We loved connecting with so many individuals and families, and we’re grateful for the warm community welcome.
Together, we continue to build a circle of support, hope, and empowerment for breast cancer survivors across our region.
