We turned 11… and honestly, we’re feeling a little sentimental about it. What started as a small seed in the desert has grown into something real, something steady, something that keeps showing up for young adults facing cancer in all the ways that matter. That only happened because of this community. Because of people like you.
So this year, instead of doing the whole “bring a gift” thing, we wanted to flip it. To make something that feels like us. Something you can step into, experience, and maybe even carry with you after it’s over.
You’re Invited: A Day of Creativity for a Cause!
Our birthday celebration is a joyous opportunity for community, connection, and creativity. It’s a day of creativity for a cause, where you’ll be guided by Cactus Cancer Society staff through art workshops and join us for the culmination of the Young Adult Advocate of the Year (YAAY).
Get Your Tickets Here 🎟️
Our birthday party is a 5-hour virtual creative hang happening Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 am–2:00 pm PT / 11:00 am–4:00 pm CT / 12:00 pm–5:00 pm ET. Pop in for one session. Stay for a few. Come and go as you need. Throughout the day, you’ll find low-pressure art tutorials that are approachable, fun, and rooted in helping you be courageously creative.
Or… treat yourself on the auction tab!
If your love language is more “add to cart,” this is your moment. This year, we are offering a virtual auction all week long! The auction has meaningful one-of-a-kind art pieces created in our very own Neurographic Art Workshop this past March. Each piece is made with intention by a young adult cancer survivor and is available for bidding!
There is also a whole section of Fantastic Finds that you can grab instantly without bidding back and forth. There are items like Round-Trip For Two, where you’ll receive airfare for your very own summer vacation, or an Art Supply Mystery Bag, which is perfect if you want to surprise yourself creatively! There are items like the Embroidered Cactus Cancer Society Hat and the Embroidered Patch that are cute, meaningful, and very wearable! And of course, we are offering the Rooted In Resilience Anthology, on sale for $30, filled with real stories from this community and absolutely worth spending time with!
Snag yourself a lil’ something here
Want to go a step further? Help fund what happens behind the scenes 🌵
Check out the Fund Our Mission section, where you can directly support the programs that make all of this possible, which is honestly the heart of everything we do. You can sponsor an Art Workshop Supply Box for $50 or a Builders Workshop Supply Box for $50, both of which help us get materials into the hands of young adults who want to create but might not otherwise have access. You can also support the Creative Arts Book Club for $20 to help keep that space for connection and reflection.
Thank You For Being Here
However you choose to join us in celebration, we want you to know that these are the kinds of actions that make it possible for a young adult cancer survivor to log on, try something new, and feel even a little less alone. Thank you for being here. Thank you for being a part of this community. Thank you for showing up for the young adults who need this space. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
