# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community: Healing Through Art - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Join us for a free public workshop exploring a variety of therapeutic modalities as we focus on art therapy during a cancer journey.About this Event_____Please join us for a free public workshop exploring a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as visual art, music, and haiku reflection/meditation, featuring practitioners from varied cultural communities. Research has consistently demonstrated that art therapy can significantly improve the quality of life of cancer patients/survivors/thrivers and caregivers by reducing anxiety, depression and distress. It can strengthen self expression, help with symptom management, and aid in processing the complex emotions surrounding cancer diagnosis and treatment.Our Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community of the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center is here for you and your loved ones, offering heartfelt support and aloha. You’ll receive guidance on the latest treatments, emotional well-being resources, practical assistance with navigating care, and more. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c48aa170-815c-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w572-h740-dcedeeee-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c4cba210-815c-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w572-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:30 AMRegistration and Wellness Tables?: 09:00 AMWelcome and Introduction to the UH Cancer CenterHost: Esme M. InfanteInfo: Director of Communications, University of Hawai'i Cancer Center?: 09:10 AMIntroduction of Art Therapy and the Cancer JourneyHost: Jami Fukui, MDInfo: Co-Faculty Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, UH Cancer Center; Breast Medical Oncologist, Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children?: 09:15 AMIntroduction of Artists in ResidenceHost: Valerie Ferguson, NPInfo: Research Nurse Practitioner, Ho‘ōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center, UH Cancer Center; Cancer Survivorship Program Coordinator, Hawai‘i Pacific Health; Breast Surgery and Oncology NP, Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children ?: 09:20 AMMindfulness and Meditation ResearchHost: Katsumi Takemoto, MSW, MPAInfo: Katsumi Takemoto - Shakuhachi Meditation Practitioner; Yeonjung Jane Lee - Associate Professor and Gerontology Specialization Chair, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa?: 09:40 AM* Mindfulness ActivityHost: Katsumi Takemoto, MSW, MPAInfo: Shakuhachi (Japanese Flute) and Haiku Reflection?: 09:55 AMBreak & Snacks?: 10:00 AMExperiential Breakouts (Please choose only one option)The Art of Seeing: Drawing with Pencil (Zoom and In-Person)Host: Leni Acosta KnightInfo: Artist and Facilitator of Art Therapy Program at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children via Kapi'olani Health FoundationCollage Luggage Tag with Washi Paper (In-Person Only)Host: Jocelyn ChengInfo: Artist and Facilitator of Healing Through Art Program at The Queen’s Medical Center*Ti Leaf Lei Making (In-Person Only)Host: Jessie KaiInfo: Lei Aloha?: 10:55 AMClosingHost: Jami Fukui, MD?: 11:00 AMRefreshment / Mingle Time / Wellness TablesInfo: Feel free to stay and connect with other attendees, enjoy more snacks and visit the Wellness Tables.?: 12:00 PMEvent Ends - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/the-susan-c-hirano-cancer-care-community-healing-through-art/100001990145959137 - **Event Categories**: art, health-wellness, meditation, workshops, fine-arts, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-07-18T18:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Sullivan Conference Center, UH Cancer Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Honolulu - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: Sullivan Conference Center, UH Cancer Center - **lat**: 21.2953293 - **long**: -157.86265119999996 - **full address**: Sullivan Conference Center, UH Cancer Center, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community: Healing Through Art - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bb812ac7c4e7cd2750b4e63e96296a4d0df8a7680e0dc289aba5bc742c78fa63-rimg-w1200-h480-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1781289783 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community: Healing Through Art being held? - **A:** The Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community: Healing Through Art takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at Sullivan Conference Center, UH Cancer Center, 701 Ilalo Street, Honolulu, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community: Healing Through Art? - **A:** The Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community: Healing Through Art is organized by University of Hawai'i Cancer Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community: Healing Through Art is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Honolulu, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Susan C. Hirano Cancer CARE Community: Healing Through Art sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Susan C. 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