Our ongoing efforts continue to illuminate new paths for access to health care and resilience through committed advocacy and strengthened education.
In 2024, we held hundreds of community events from Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties to provide free cancer screenings, health services and education to the community. The event blended expert insights with wellness activities.
Building on Sylvester’s commitment to health access, our focus on occupational cancer risks took center stage at the sixth annual International Firefighter Cancer Symposium. With more than 1,300 participants, the event addressed the unique cancer threats first responders face and the science needed to drive change. Funded by the State of Florida, the Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative—led by Erin Kobetz, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate director for community outreach and engagement at Sylvester—aims to reduce cancer risk among firefighters through research, education and policy. From minimizing harmful exposures in gear to tackling emerging hazards, the initiative is advancing evidence-based solutions to protect those who protect us.
Extending our reach across Florida, we partnered with Moffitt Cancer Center and University of Florida Health Cancer Center to distribute grants that empowered local communities to implement innovative cancer prevention and education programs. These efforts, ranging from smoking cessation initiatives to interactive exhibits, like an inflatable giant colon, engaged high-risk populations, inspired action and fostered greater awareness about cancer risks and prevention strategies.
Through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering focus on community, our work in 2024 radiated as a transformative force, advancing a healthier future for all.