The Gathering of Wolves is the signature annual event for the Man Up to Cancer community.

Our in-person men’s cancer retreat is free to attend and has been called “restorative,” “life-changing,” and “the best event I’ve ever attended” by men who have experienced it.

About 150 of our members attended the 2024 Gathering of Wolves retreat, held Sept. 5-8 at Pocono Springs Camp in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. We retained the retreat's core identity of brotherhood, healing through storytelling, campfires, and unstructured time for leisure, games, and conversation. We added activities and educational breakout sessions focused on improving quality of life.

• Practical fitness for cancer patients and survivors with DeMetrius Kee

• Art Therapy with Chris Taylor

• Holistic approach to cancer with Jason Randall

• Birdwatching with Ben Yokel

• Navigating clinical trials with Keith Hollingsworth

This transformative retreat is quickly becoming the go-to event for men impacted by a cancer diagnosis. It is a place of restoration, fun activities, and brotherhood. Thanks to sponsors and donors, the GOW is free for attendees, except for travel. Travel assistance is available on a limited basis through the Scott Johnson Memorial Fund.

For more information about the 2024 event, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for GOW 2025, please send a message to retreat@manuptocancer.org.

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