AllyCon 2025

AllyCon 2025 takes place December 12-14 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

AllyCon welcomes colorectal cancer patients, caregivers, and advocates, as well as others with a personal or professional connection to colorectal cancer and a desire to end this disease. 

Tickets for AllyCon are available at a special early-bird rate of $250 through October 31. First-time attendees can purchase tickets for just $200. Beginning November 1, general admission tickets will be $300. All tickets include 2 nights hotel stay at the Loews Miami Beach, all meals, all access to sessions and evening events. All tickets do not include airfare or ground transportation.

AllyCon’s programming will be most beneficial to colorectal cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates.

Direct financial support to attend AllyCon is not offered.  First-time attendees receive a discount and can purchase tickets for just $200. There are no financial cash stipends being provided.

Yes, but children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Only those officially registered to attend the conference will be admitted, including children. 

This year’s AllyCon will offer:

• Education and Resources: Patient and caregiver-focused education on CRC diagnosis, treatment, care, and survivorship to improve outcomes and quality of life.
• Community Building: A space for CRC patients, caregivers, and community partners to gather, share experiences, and support one another.
• Empowerment and Advocacy: The latest information on treatments, clinical trials, and self-advocacy skills to enhance your healthcare experiences and equip you with tools to become ambassadors for your cancer centers and local communities.
   

All tickets include 2 nights hotel stay at the Loews Miami Beach, all meals, all access to sessions and evening events. Attendees will also enjoy access to the hotel’s complimentary guest amenities, including pools, beach access, and a resort photoshoot. All tickets do not include airfare or ground transportation. Should you want to arrive earlier or stay longer than our event duration, you may purchase additional hotel nights.

Registration will close to all attendees at 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, November 9. Please make sure to register before this date.

If you are local to Miami and do not need a hotel room, please contact us at allycon@ccalliance.org. Your ticket price will remain the same cost.

Please reach out to us at allycon@ccalliance.org to discuss.

At the Alliance, we are committed to making AllyCon an inclusive and welcoming event for all. By offering a discount to first-time attendees, we hope to encourage new patients, families, and advocates to join our community and experience the valuable support and resources AllyCon provides. Welcoming new allies helps us grow stronger together, and this initiative allows us to reach those who might otherwise miss out on the benefits of being part of this event.

Direct financial support to attend AllyCon is not offered. First-time attendees receive a discount, and an early-bird registration discount is offered through October 31. There are no financial cash stipends being provided.

We recommend arriving on Friday, December 12 and departing on Sunday, December 14. Our first session on Friday will begin at 6pm and our last session will end on Sunday at 1pm. Miami International Airport (MIA) is 12 miles from the hotel. Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 22 miles from the hotel.

While tickets to AllyCon do not include airfare or ground transportation, we are pleased to share the following transportation resources that will help you plan your trip to AllyCon:

SkyHope: serves individuals who live and are receiving medical treatment east of the Mississippi River, offering free compassion flights to help get to treatment and retreats that are 2+ hours from their home. SkyHope is pleased to offer free compassion flight air transportation services to help AllyCon attendees get to and from the event! To learn more or request a flight, please visit: https://skyhope.org/request-a-free-medical-flight/. For questions, please contact:  missions@palservices.org or 888-818-1231 or 631-694-PALS (7257).

Southwest: Southwest airlines is providing a discounted ticket rate to AllyCon attendees who book through this link! Enter your flight details into the landing page (departing and arrival airports, number of passengers, and trip dates). When you click ‘search’, you will be taken to the flight option page where you will see a note that says, ‘Promo code applied. Welcome, Allycon!’. All fares displayed on the flight option screen show the discounted ticket rate. Please note: Choice, Choice Preferred, and Choice Extra flights are eligible for the Southwest discount.

Your ticket price includes two hotel nights at our event venue, the Loews Miami Beach. Your ticket price includes a check-in date of Friday, Dec. 12, and a check-out date of Sunday, Dec. 14. Any additional room nights before or after the event are the responsibility of the attendee. You are responsible for booking your hotel reservation using the link provided in your registration confirmation and subsequent Alliance communications. This guarantees you are part of the AllyCon room block and receive the 2 complimentary room nights.

If you are local to Miami and do not need a hotel room, please contact us at allycon@ccalliance.org. Your ticket price will remain the same cost.

You will receive hotel confirmation upon booking your hotel using the link provided in your registration confirmation and subsequent Alliance communications. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at allycon@ccalliance.org.

AllyCon check-in opens at 1 pm on Friday, Dec. 12, and an opening reception starts at 6:00 pm. The last session will end around 1pm on Sunday, December 14. 

We have worked with the Loews to extend a discounted room rate to attendees for up to 3 days before and 3 days after AllyCon (12/12 & 12/13). Rooms at this rate are subject to availability. 

The attendee is responsible for covering the cost of additional nights at the discounted rate of $289/night plus taxes, fees, and a resort fee. To confirm availability for additional night(s), email allycon@ccalliance.org and we will contact the hotel which will extend your stay.

Please note: the hotel charges a deposit of one night (room rate and taxes) at booking, then collects a credit card at check-in to cover any additional nights. If nights are added to your reservation, the Loews will email you a link to a website called Sertifi, which will allow the hotel to collect the deposit for the night(s) added to your reservation. 

Valet parking is available for $59, including tax, overnight. Self-parking is available in the garage across the street. Note that this is a public parking structure and cannot be charged to the room. The daily fee is $20. Prices may vary during special events and holidays.

Please secure your own ground transportation to and from the airport. Taxis and rideshares are easy to secure upon arriving at Miami airport.

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AllyCon is a supportive and affirming experience that prepares patients, caregivers, and advocates for action against colorectal cancer with expert-led sessions, peer-to-peer connections, and practical tools to take into your community. You will leave AllyCon more informed, more empowered, and ready to thrive.

To learn about AllyCon sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jamee Telford at jtelford@ccalliance.org.

For volunteer opportunities, please contact Lauren Spero at lspero@ccalliance.org.

If you’re a Community/Advocacy Organization, please contact our amazing volunteer, Joe Bullock, at joe@manuptocancer.org.