Annual events

Sibling Day

April

  • A day of fun just for siblings of pediatric cancer and BMT patients. Open to ages 5 - 14 years old. This event takes place at Stonefire Pizza Company and typically falls on Good Friday.

Triathlon Training Program for BMT and cancer survivors

April - July

Sarcoma event

April

  • This annual event is hosted by both the Children’s Wisconsin Musculoskeletal Oncology Program and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sarcoma Program. The target audience is patients and families who have been affected by sarcoma. The goals of this event includes patient networking as well as education regarding treatment and support services.

Brewers game

June

  • Come cheer on the Milwaukee Brewers! Patients, aged 12 and older, and up to two friends or family members can enjoy the game and a fun, pre-game tailgate party with food and non-alcoholic beverages.

    Past and present patients going to the brewer game

First Descents Adventure Weekends

June - July

  • Join epic weekend programs in for young adults (ages 18 and up) impacted by cancer. These FREE 2019 weekends fall on June 21-23 for rock climbing in Devil’s Lake or July 26-28 for kayaking. Transportation not included.

Rainbow Day Camp

August

  • The Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp provides an inclusive traditional day camp experience for every child regardless of physical, developmental or financial situation. This unique camp, located in Fredonia, WI, welcomes Children's Oncology/Hematology/BMT patients and survivors to experience a summer of fun, friendship, and opportunities for new and exciting challenges. More information on camp will be available in June.

Oncology and BMT Family Celebration Day

September

  • Join Family Celebration Day held on Sunday, September 8th, 2019 from 1 pm - 4 pm in the Peck Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Oncology and BMT patients and survivors are eligible to participate in this event. Come enjoy time at the zoo, enjoy snacks and games, and meet other Oncology and BMT families. An all-day Zoo admission pass and parking are included. RSVP information coming soon!

Young Adult Oncology Group

Monthly meeting

  • Join monthly social meet ups for cancer patients, ages 18-39, on or off treatment, such as, hiking, adventure weekends, Brewers game, cooking classes and more! For a calendar of upcoming events, contact Kristin Bingen. Learn more about our young adult oncology group

    Photograph of individuals snowshoeing

Teen events

Quarterly meeting

  • Join other oncology and bone marrow transplant teens, ages 12-17, on or off treatment, in fun quarterly events. Past events have included ice cream socials, Dave & Busters, game night, Brewer’s games, and more! Contact Kristin Bingen for more information!