Breaking Barriers: Transforming Women’s Health Luncheon to Support Women-Led Cancer Research

Breaking Barriers: Transforming Women’s Health Luncheon to Support Women-Led Cancer Research

CHICAGO, Ill. – The American Cancer Society invites you to the Breaking Barriers: Transforming Women’s Health Luncheon on Wednesday, April 30, a premier event dedicated to advancing women’s health and supporting the ACS ResearcHERS movement. This initiative funds women-led cancer research and addresses the underrepresentation of women in leadership within the field.

The luncheon will bring together professionals, advocates, and community leaders for an afternoon of networking and thought-provoking discussions on critical women’s wellness issues. A distinguished panel of experts will explore cancer risk factors and the challenges — physical, mental, and financial — that impact women’s health outcomes.

Featured Panelists:

Feyi Ayodele, CEO & Founder, CancerIQ, Inc.

Ilyce Glink, CEO, Best Money Moves

David Victorson, Psychologist and Professor of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University

These experts will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to empower women to take charge of their health and well-being. Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of how to navigate cancer risks and advocate for advancing women’s health.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Location: Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, 6th Floor Lincoln Ballroom

Time: 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Program and panel to begin at 12:15 p.m.

Registration & More Information: http://acsbreakingbarriers.com

Proceeds from the event will directly support ResearcHERS, furthering the mission of the American Cancer Society to fund groundbreaking research led by women scientists.

Featured Sponsors:

Huron Consulting

Thierer Family Foundation

Global Capital, Ltd.

Blue Health Intelligence

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Johnson & Johnson

James Dyson Foundation

Huntington National Bank

The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 110 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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