Be part of something bigger than a night out

The DetecTogether Gala, Auction & Golf Tournament brings together people who believe cancer outcomes don't have to be what they've always been — because earlier detection changes everything. 

This year, Emmy-nominated comedian, Netflix standout, and Broadway favorite, Mike Birbiglia joins us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, connection, and purpose— all in support of lifesaving 3 Steps Detect® early cancer detection education. Enjoy incredible food and drinks, bid on exclusive trips and luxury items, and celebrate the power of early action. 

Then dance the night away with crowd favorite South of Sunrise Band. 

The impact continues on the green at our Golf Tournament, where players, sponsors, and supporters come together for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and shared purpose.

Every ticket, every bid, every swing helps people recognize cancer earlier — and live longer, healthier lives.

This is more than an event. It’s a movement

Hear DetecTogether President and Executive Director Tricia Laursen reflect on the impact of DetecTogether's work as she accepts the Healthcare Innovator of the Year award at the Worcester Business Journal’s Champions of Healthcare Awards & Forum.

The award recognizes her leadership in advancing early cancer detection through DetecTogether’s proven 3 Steps Detect® to early detection – an approach that teaches people their role in recognizing meaningful health changes and acting sooner with their doctors.

This recognition reflects the collective efforts of donors, partners, and advocates who make it possible to bring a more personal, proactive approach to early detection and better health outcomes.

You may have already noticed subtle but concerning changes in your health—and wondered whether they mattered. What if recognizing cancer earlier begins at home, not just an exam room?

DetecTogether's proven 3 Steps Detect helps people recognize the most common early cancer signals and take action with greater confidence. New evidence shows how telehealth (ask your doctor about it) is helping people raise those health concerns sooner, stay connected to specialists, and act faster, especially when in-person access to care is limited—reinforcing the importance of knowing what to notice and how to speak up.

Because early detection expands beyond screenings, 3 Steps Detect helps people trust what they notice, speak up, and partner with their doctors—wherever care happens.

Early signs are rarely loud or obvious—and uncertainty about what those health changes can mean often causes people to wait. Learn why early action isn’t about fear, how confidence drives better outcomes, and how DetecTogether helps close the gap between noticing and acting.

Our Workplace Wellbeing Program is like no other wellness program, and it doubled in size in 2025. We’re building on that momentum in 2026 and we need your help. Employers across the country are recognizing a powerful truth: early cancer detection education starts with the employee and 3 Steps Detect is saving lives, reducing long-term healthcare costs, and strengthening the workforce.

When organizations invest in proactive, 3 Steps Detect for employee wellbeing, they’re not just supporting individual health, they’re protecting productivity, reducing avoidable medical costs, and demonstrating a genuine commitment to their people. Is your organization ready to help your employees take a proactive approach to early detection? Contact us today to learn more.

Recent press coverage spotlighted DetecTogether’s partnership with Westborough, MA students and teachers—helping students build healthcare skills. We provided teachers with practical, NHES-aligned, age-appropriate tools to support student health without fear or overwhelm.

By engaging young adults where they are, this work builds confidence, knowledge, and lifelong habits that lead to earlier detection and better health outcomes. It’s a powerful reminder that the impact you support today is shaping a healthier, more proactive generation tomorrow.

In December, educators from across Massachusetts gathered for a professional development session introducing DetecTogether’s teacher-led curriculum and eLearning platform. Through interactive training, educators learned how to help high school students recognize early warning signs of cancer, build lifelong health awareness, and know when to take action.

"I feel like 3 Steps Detect could save many lives and I know some people who died from cancer, so I wish I knew this earlier."  -Student

By equipping teachers with practical, evidence-based tools, DetecTogether donors are empowering young people to become confident participants in their own healthcare—inside and beyond the classroom. We’re grateful to the community for their partnership as we continue expanding early detection education to more schools and communities.

Not local to our Massachusetts nonprofit? No problem. DetecTogether’s curriculum, eLearning platform, and educator professional development are available and working for teachers everywhere.

Your generosity made this our strongest GivingTuesday yet—$60,150 raised in 24 hours. That’s not just a number. It represents real people who will use 3 Steps Detect to notice health changes sooner, ask questions with confidence and save lives. We couldn’t do this work without you—and we’re deeply grateful that you choose to stand with us and prevent late detection.

Huge thanks to the Davin Family Charitable Fund & McCarty Family for their generous donor matches, helping amplify the impact of every gift and change lives! 

Early detection isn’t luck—it’s a strategy. And it's one everyone needs, and the importance of this earned DetecTogether recognition as Healthcare Innovator of the Year. DetecTogether is the only organization teaching early detection skills—helping people understand their powerful role in early cancer detection and how to partner with healthcare providers to get the best care—so people can help doctors help them.

The evidence is clear: detecting cancer earlier often starts before a test, and earlier action gives people their best chance at better health outcomes. DetecTogether’s 3 Steps Detect® makes that action clearer and easier.

We are deeply grateful for your investment. Together, we are moving detection earlier—and improving lives. Our work continues until no one ever has to hear the words, “We caught it too late.”

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer can be preventable thanks to the HPV vaccine—and survival rates are high when it’s detected early. 

Cervical cancer survivor, Christine Baze shares that she had bleeding and cramping that were not normal for her and was assured nothing was wrong and she wasn't worried as she figured she wasn't the expert. But when it comes to health changes in your body, you are the other expert in the doctor's office.

Christine shares, “...listen to your body if something is different, and advocate for the best...I was 31, healthy, and living my dream until cervical cancer changed everything. Early detection gave me my life back."

Our donors' generosity makes our nonprofit education programs possible.

Please consider making a gift today.

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