Best Life 2026 - 13thirty Cancer Connect Benefit

Bringing Rochester’s music community together for something meaningful—raising support and awareness for young adults navigating cancer through the incredible work of 13thirty.

13thirty Cancer Connect

The MISSION of 13thirty Cancer Connect is to help teens and young adults diagnosed with cancer meet their unique challenges through a coordinated, continuum of essential resources and public advocacy efforts.

Since its beginning in 2001, 13thirty has become an internationally known and respected leader in the field of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer because of our strong passion, clear vision, and steadfast commitment to a singular focus – teens and young adults with cancer.

Our VISION is that every teen and young adult with cancer “connect” with 13thirty. We strive to incorporate our VALUES into every program and each personal interaction.

What sets us apart is our concentrated effort on a targeted national problem affecting approximately 90,000 young people in the United States each year. As Melissa asked of her mom, we are making a difference. We are making things better for teens and young adults with cancer around the world.