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SYRACUSE AYA Programs
RSVP to Cassidy Layman, Program Engagement Manager – cassidy@13thirty.org | (315) 308-1366 | December Calendar PDF

Journeys: 24th Annual Celebration of Living
Join us for our annual gala, where our members are the guests of honor. This year’s theme is, It’s probably nothing…till it’s not, a mystery dinner performance about delayed diagnosis. Can you uncover the hidden clues and crack the case?
This is a ticketed event. All AYAs receive 3 free tickets but must RSVP/register here.
In-Person → Temple B’rith Kodesh
2131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Saturday, November 8 | 6:00 PM
Journeys: 24th Annual Celebration of Living
In-Person → Temple B’rith Kodesh
2131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Saturday, November 8 | 6:00 PM
Join us for our annual gala, where our members are the guests of honor. This year’s theme is, It’s probably nothing…till it’s not, a mystery dinner performance about delayed diagnosis. Can you uncover the hidden clues and crack the case?
This is a ticketed event. All AYAs receive 3 free tickets but must RSVP/register here.
Friendsgiving
It’s the season with a reason to gather around the table and give thanks! Join us for an evening of good food, great friends, and shared gratitude.
Made possible with support from Blood Cancer United.
In-Person → Syracuse Center
Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 PM
Friendsgiving
In-Person → Syracuse Center
Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 PM
It’s the season with a reason to gather around the table and give thanks! Join us for an evening of good food, great friends, and shared gratitude.
Made possible with support from Blood Cancer United.

Cookies & Cocoa
Ugly sweater party, anyone? Get ready to sip some cocoa and enjoy some treats while we reflect back on 2025 and look ahead to 2026!
In-Person → Syracuse Center
Thursday, December 4 | 6:00 PM
Cookies & Cocoa
In-Person → Syracuse Center
Thursday, December 4 | 6:00 PM
Ugly sweater party, anyone? Get ready to sip some cocoa and enjoy some treats while we reflect back on 2025 and look ahead to 2026!

Mindfully Salty
Take a break from the end-of-year hustle and bustle with a blend of guided meditation, contemplative sound, and other mindfulness practices led by Allison Graff. Whether you’re new to meditation, practice regularly, or just want to take a moment to relax and breathe, this program is for you!
Space is limited. Please RSVP to Cassidy to reserve your spot!
In-Person → Stasis Float Center Salt Room
Thursday, December 11 | 6:00 PM
Mindfully Salty
In-Person → Stasis Float Center Salt Room
Thursday, December 11 | 6:00 PM
Take a break from the end-of-year hustle and bustle with a blend of guided meditation, contemplative sound, and other mindfulness practices led by Allison Graff. Whether you’re new to meditation, practice regularly, or just want to take a moment to relax and breathe, this program is for you!
Space is limited. Please RSVP to Cassidy to reserve your spot!

Hello 2026! Family Party
Let’s kick off 2026 right – TOGETHER! Grab your family or friends as we celebrate the New Year with brunch and Minute-to-Win-It games!
In-Person → Syracuse Center
Saturday, January 10 | 6:00 PM
Hello 2026! Family Party
In-Person → Syracuse Center
Saturday, January 10 | 6:00 PM
Let’s kick off 2026 right – TOGETHER! Grab your family or friends as we celebrate the New Year with brunch and Minute-to-Win-It games!

13thirty Fit!
Sweat your way to a healthier life with others who understand. With the guidance of our wonderful physical therapist, Mary Kate Ordway, let’s get Fit together!
For AYAs done with treatment or in maintenance therapy.
All abilities welcome! *Please commit to 6 Tuesdays with us!
In-Person → Syracuse Center
Tuesdays, January 13 – February 17 | 6:00 PM
13thirty Fit!
In-Person → Syracuse Center
Tuesdays, January 13 – February 17 | 6:00 PM
Sweat your way to a healthier life with others who understand. With the guidance of our wonderful physical therapist, Mary Kate Ordway, let’s get Fit together!
For AYAs done with treatment or in maintenance therapy.
All abilities welcome! *Please commit to 6 Tuesdays with us!
Our Syracuse
Program Team
We’d love to meet you! Call us at (315) 308-1336 to schedule an meeting with Cassidy at our Syracuse Center!
Katelyn MacDougall
Program Director, MSW, LCSW
katelyn@13thirty.org
she/her/hers
Cassidy Layman
Program Engagement Manager
cassidy@13thirty.org
she/her/hers
Connect With Us!
The mission of 13thirty Cancer Connect is to help teens and young adults with cancer live their very best lives – TODAY!
More Info
United Way of Greater Rochester Donor Designation #2383
Centers
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
1035 7th North Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
Contact Us
(585) 563 – 6221
info@13thirty.org
EIN: 47-4493013
