Shay’s Warriors is thrilled to announce a series of empowering and uplifting events designed to support cancer survivors and their families in the community. The mission is to inspire, inform, and empower those navigating life after cancer through health, fitness, and the mind-body connection. From the lively Bosoms and Brews Fest for Breast Cancer event to the dancing tunes at The Gardens Concert Series, each event is a chance to connect, heal, and celebrate life. Tee off with The Galleri Classic or enjoy the cherished Mother’s Day Tea at Wally’s Desert Turtle. With each event, Shay’s Warriors aims to foster a community of support and understanding. In addition to these events, we also offer ongoing monthly programming, fostering a space of healing and connection. For more details on these and other upcoming events, please visit www.shayswarriors.org.
Top Upcoming Events:
Bosoms and Brews Fest For Breast Cancer: Guests can look forward to an unforgettable country-themed evening featuring live music from Holiday State, great craft beer, and a vibrant, rustic atmosphere. This free event will be held at La Quinta Brewing Co., a local favorite known for its top-quality brews and inviting setting. Holiday State will provide the perfect soundtrack for the night, setting the stage for lively line dancing. Attendees are guaranteed a fun-filled night that supports a meaningful cause, combining great entertainment with the spirit of giving back.
The Gardens Concert Series: Join us for the 27th Annual Gardens Concert Series on January 25th, 2025, bringing together live music, community, and purpose. Enjoy performances by local artists while supporting the Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer mission. The Galleri Classic: The Galleri Classic, PGA TOUR Champions event will fund local and cancer-related non-profit organizations focused on underserved populations. Part of The Galleri Classic’s, PGA TOUR Champions, donations will be funded through its ticket sales, and patrons ordering tickets can also make a flat donation to Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer directly.
Mother’s Day Tea at Wally’s Desert Turtle: A beautiful and elegant event to honor and celebrate the strength and unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters. This tea is in Memory of Nicole Botello who courageously went through breast cancer leaving her greatest legacy, compassion and strength and unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters. This tea is in Memory of Nicole Botello who courageously went through breast cancer leaving her greatest legacy, compassion and strength and love for life to her two daughters. Indulge in a delightful champagne tea experience while connecting with other mothers, daughters and those we love celebrating the gift of life. All proceeds for this event will go directly to benefit Shay’s Warriors Life After Cancer. Ongoing Programs In addition to major events, Shay’s Warriors offers consistent monthly programming to help cancer survivors connect, heal, and thrive in a supportive and safe community.
Talk Listen SHARE: A virtual learn & educate small group. Hosted by our Founder and Triple Negative Breast Cancer Thriver, Shay Moraga, board members Dr. Sonja Fung, Amy Hetherington, NP, Jeanne Perafan, NP. Along with our Thriving Ambassador Elizabeth Ayala-Moreno and others from our cancer communities near and far. With unique topics that help educate cancer survivors, their family and friends on how it feels to move forward, reconnect and live life after the cancer treatments stop and the “new normal” begins. Our goal is to help bridge the emotional gap in the understanding among those who have been touched by the trauma of cancer. Are you out of active treatment and navigating life after cancer? Do you seek to connect with others who understand what you have been through, and what you go through on a daily basis sometimes? If so this private peer to peer community group chat is for you. We as SURVIVORS will THRIVE together through the thick and thin of it all.
Move2Heal a Shay’s Warriors Fit Accountability Group: This small group is for accountability in staying fit mind-body and soul. So that survivors can thrive in life after cancer! In this community we meet locally in person to walk, stretch, hike, yoga, art, journal and so much more in partnership with local community businesses. Staying accountable to each other to have fun, find joy, and get healthy by putting oneself first to become a FIT WARRIOR! All levels welcome! For a full list of events and programming information, please visit our website. “Life Happens, especially when you get cancer. It teaches us that we are not in control and you have to learn to listen to your body, educate yourself on things like treatments and side effects. After surgeries you learn how to move again and continue the healing process and eventually train your mind to live without fear and anxiety. Until one day you wake up years later and you don‘t think about cancer as you once did, because you have learned the greatest lesson, to just live your big beautiful life today and everyday. That’s what our programs and events are all about!” -Shay Moraga
