# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ROC Against Cancer
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Rochester: Join us for ROC Against Cancer! 

Bring your family and friends to make connections with local health resources and learn about cancer prevention and various aspects of our health, including nutrition, physical activity, and mental health. 

This event is brought to you by: Ibero American Action League, the Urban League of Rochester, Common Ground Health, Fidelis Care, Excellus, MVP Health Care, Genentech, Essential Solutions, WDKX, and Wilmot Cancer Institute. 

We're excited to offer: 

- Mobile health screenings by University of Rochester Medicine Mobile Mammography (to schedule, call (585) 273-5661 or visit https://urmed.info/4wO8du2), Trillium Mobile Clinic, and St. Joseph's Neighborhood Mobile Outreach and Engagement 

- Food from the Foodlink Mobile Pantry, Wandering Grounds Coffee, Low Carbilicious!, and Smoothies Plus

- Entertainment from Poder 97.1 FM Radio's DJ Mambo

- Activities including yoga and zumba from BCCR, face painting (done by our own Dr. Jamie Flerlage), and fire truck tours for kids with a Rochester Fire Department Engine. Plus, the new MLK Park playground and the neighboring splash pad should be open to the public. 

- See the inflatable lungs and walk through the inflatable colon, hands-on ways to learn about cancer screening. 

- Info from community organizations, including the Center for Community Health & Prevention, Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes, AMR ambulance services, 13thirty Cancer Connect, Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club, URochester Medicine Lung Cancer Screening Program, and hands-only CPR training, and Jordan Health. Complete a passport at the event for a chance to win a prize and receive a coupon to the Strong Museum of Play!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/roc-against-cancer/200030481835451
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, kids, workshops, dance, art, fine-arts, entertainment, nonprofit, zumba, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 180

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochester
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square
- **lat**: 43.153957
- **long**: -77.601974
- **full address**: Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square, 353 Court St, Rochester, NY 14607-17ND, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: ROC Against Cancer
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/830e5e4281c7ada78971a5be6787017aa69e66bee1d15a5dfae1eaca3b43d08e-rimg-w810-h415-dcf8e8f8-gmir?v=1787535365

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ROC Against Cancer being held?
  - **A:** ROC Against Cancer takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square, 353 Court St, Rochester, NY 14607-17ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ROC Against Cancer?
  - **A:** ROC Against Cancer is organized by Wilmot Cancer Institute.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ROC Against Cancer is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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