Access to Insight: A Cancer Fighter’s Legacy

Event Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Location: Dana Farber Cancer Institute Smith Building Conference Room # 308 | 450 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215 | Virtual Zoom
Hosted by: Conexión, Massachusetts Business Roundtable, the American Cancer Society (ACS), and Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Featured Speakers:

• Leonard Savala, 2025 Conexión Alum, Author of Coliseum of Life
• JD Chesloff, Conexión Mentor, CEO, Massachusetts Business Roundtable

In recognition of Cancer Survivor Month, Conexión, in partnership with the Massachusetts Business Roundtable and the American Cancer Society, invites you to an intimate evening centered on storytelling, lived experience, and community healing, hosted by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

This program is a convening that reflects the depth and diversity of survivorship experiences. The evening will feature Leonard Savala, author and cancer survivor, whose recently released book is Coliseum of Life. The book explores the emotional, physical, and social realities of diagnosis and recovery. The program will elevate caregivers and their role, creating a multidimensional dialogue about resilience, identity, and care. Participants will serve as discussants, offering personal reflections that complement key themes from Leonard’s work.