COCAcon 2020  - We're Going Virtual!


Image10 smThis year has been challenging but you made it! Let's CELEBRATE your accomplishments and CONNECT and COLLABORATE with your colleagues for 3 days of professional development. LEARN from professionals, and have some fun along the way! We will address the current and future impacts of COVID-19 on pediatric oncology camping, campers and families.

COCAcon 2020 is not just another set of Zoom sessions, but a carefully crafted experience to connect and engage with your colleagues, network, and learn about the most pressing issues of the day. 

Save the Dates

Tuesday November 10th, Wednesday November 11th, and Thursday November 12th

General Session Times

Each day sessions will begin at 12:00 pm ET, 3:00 pm ET, and 8:00 pm ET.

Zoomed Out?

To prevent Zoom fatigue, sessions will last for 45 mins- 1 hour, with at least one-hour intermissions. Our goal is to select sessions that deliver compelling and engaging content.

Find out more at www.cocacon.org

The Faces of Okizu

Camp Okizu, a long standing member of COCA-I, has fallen victim to the wildfires that have been plaguing the west coast. During these fires, Camp Okizu’s site has been severely damaged. The place that so many campers and families call home will have to be rebuilt from the ground up. One thing that we pride ourselves on at COCA-I is the amazing community that is always there for each other, whenever one may need it. Right now, our friends behind the green gate need it more than ever. We encourage you to take a few moments and upload a picture or video just letting Camp Okizu know that you are thinking about them. We have all seen the impact that virtual programs and encouragement can have on our campers and what better way to be there for our Okizu family than to show them some virtual support. In some way Okizu is a state of mind combined with the everlasting memories and joyful experiences of those who have passed through over the years. Fire will never touch those.

 

In this day and age the meaning of Okizu is particularly relevant and poignant.

Okizu (oak-eye-zoo) comes from the Sioux language and means "unity, to come together, to heal from a hurt, to make whole".

 

To express your support, just upload a photo or video here. We will edit the files together into an expression of COCAI-s support for the Okizu family.

 

Don't delay. We will accept submissions through Friday September 18th.