Upcoming Events
15th Asian American Cancer & Diabetes Health Symposium
Participant registration link:
https://www.ticketsource.us/asianhealthsymposium
Dates: Sat, May 23, 2026
Time: 12:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Setup: 9:00 AM)
Location: Argyros Auditorium - City of Hope, 1500 E Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010
Past Events
2026 Lunar New Year Santa Anita Outreach Event
Sat-Sun, February 21-22, 2026
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Tabled and connected with the community
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Provide cancer resources and flyers
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Sold small succulents to raise money for ACS-YA
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Wore traditional costumes and walked around the outreach event to spread Chinese culture
2025 Annual ACS-YA Youth Health Conference
Sat, November 1, 2025
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Over 150 attendees
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Hosted multiple keynotes
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Dr. Lindsey Trevino: Environmental Pollution in Relation to Cancer Incidence
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Cynthia Song-Mayeda: From Awareness to Action in Understanding the Dangers of Vaping and New Tobacco Products
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Apoorva Vishwanath: My Research Career Journey
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Diana Tam: Importance of Nutrition
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2025 ACS-YA Youth Cancer Health Multimedia Contest
Sun, August 31, 2025
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Over 50 different submissions
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All promoted themes of healthy living, cancer prevention, health equity, and more
2025 Asian American Cancer and Diabetes Health Symposium
Sat, May 17, 2024
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Over 100 total volunteers (students and adults combined)
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21 Total Collaborators/Sponsors
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8 Amazing Speakers
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4 Scholarships Awarded to ACS-YA (1st - Evan Chia, 2nd - Jerry Yang, 3rd - Hannah Yang, Special Honoree - Nathan Hoe)
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3 Main Ideas Covered (Cancer Care/Prevention, Tobacco’s Impact/Methods of Cessation, Diabetes Correlation to Cancer)
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2 PVSA Award Honorees (Swanika Liang and Tara Kim)
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2 Inspiring Panels
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1 Successful A sian American Cancer Health Symposium