Arizona Oral Cancer Walk
Walking together for awareness, early detection, and hope.
The Arizona Oral Cancer Walk brings together survivors, families, dental professionals, and community supporters to raise awareness of oral, head, and neck cancer—and the importance of recognizing potential warning signs.
The official walk website has a mailing-list signup. Event registration for 2027 has not been announced.
Thank you for being part of the 2026 walk.
The October 17, 2026, event at the Phoenix Zoo has concluded. We appreciate the walkers, cancer survivors, volunteers, sponsors, and dental teams who helped make it possible. Plans for the next annual walk will be shared once available.
The inaugural walk also raised more than $7,000 for local cancer-related initiatives. Figures shown are historical milestones, not 2026 event totals.
Knowledge, screenings, and support make a difference.
The walk connects Arizona's dental community with the people it serves, emphasizing awareness and opportunities for earlier detection of oral, head, and neck cancers.
Awareness & prevention
Help families understand risk factors, warning signs, and the value of regular oral examinations.
Community screenings
Connect attendees with dental professionals and oral cancer screening opportunities at participating events.
Survivors & families
Bring the community together to recognize oral cancer warriors and support those affected by cancer.
A community event with an important purpose.
Past Arizona Oral Cancer Walk events have brought supporters together for a morning of learning, community, and activity. In recent years, the event has been held at the Phoenix Zoo.
- Oral cancer screenings and dental-health information
- Health booths and oral cancer and HPV education
- Activities for children and families
- Stories and perspectives from oral cancer warriors
- Opportunities for dental teams and community volunteers
These are features of prior events; next year's venue, schedule, activities, and ticket inclusions have not yet been announced.
Moments from past walks
Dental professionals, community members, and oral cancer advocates come together around the shared goal of awareness and education.
Be part of the next Arizona Oral Cancer Walk.
The next event date hasn't been announced. You can still follow updates, express your interest in volunteering or sponsorship, and help support the mission.
Walk with us
Get announcements when the next walk's date, location, and registration information become available.
Join the official mailing listVolunteer
Dental professionals, students, families, and community members can ask about ways to help at a future walk.
Ask about volunteeringSponsor the mission
Businesses and organizations can express interest in supporting awareness activities and future events.
Discuss sponsorshipThe official mailing-list form is near the bottom of the event website. Registration details and sponsorship opportunities for the next walk have not yet been announced.
The walk is over. The mission continues.
Your contribution can help support Arizona cancer-related awareness and community initiatives connected to the walk, even between annual events.
Oral cancer awareness matters all year.
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research explains oral cancer risk factors, symptoms, and why examinations are an important part of regular dental visits.
If you have a persistent sore, lump, or other concerning change in your mouth or throat, speak with a dentist or healthcare professional rather than waiting for the next community screening.
Learn about oral cancer (NIH)Questions about the next walk?
When is the next Arizona Oral Cancer Walk?
The annual event will return in 2027, but its date has not been selected yet. Watch this website for confirmed details in the future.
Can I register now?
Registration typically opens in the summar, before the fall event happens. Visit the official walk website and join its mailing list for updates.
Will the next walk be at the Phoenix Zoo?
Yes!
How can I volunteer or become a sponsor?
Email [email protected] to express interest. Volunteer opportunities and sponsorship details may change from one event to the next.
Are oral cancer screenings part of the walk?
Screenings have been offered at previous walks, and will continue to be at future events.
Can I donate before the next walk?
Yes. You can use the existing Arizona Oral Cancer Walk donation page to support its cancer-related initiatives.
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