
FACTOR brings together the leading osteosarcoma researchers, clinicians, patient families, osteosarcoma survivors, patients, and bereaved parents to make it better for those battling this disease. This work belongs to all of us.
Collaboration at FACTOR happens with all interested parties to advance treatments and improve outcomes for patients with osteosarcoma. Specifically:
• Significantly improve osteosarcoma awareness and patient outcomes through collaborative disease management approach, clinical trials and dedicated osteosarcoma research.
• Brainstorm on challenges and develop collaborative solutions to fast-track improvements for osteosarcoma.
• Create a symbiotic bridge between the osteosarcoma medical and patient community to overcome challenges and create solutions.
• Evaluate funding needs for research and provide awareness for worthy initiatives and funding solutions.
• A dedicated forum to annually review progress on various osteosarcoma disease management initiatives.
Thursday, June 25
Welcome Reception: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
FACTOR Community Dinner: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, June 26
Breakfast: 7:00 am – 7:45 am
General Session: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Poster Abstract Reception: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
FACTOR Formal Dinner: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 27
Breakfast: 7:00 am – 7:45 am
General Session: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Program also includes:
Wellness Sessions on Friday & Saturday
Lunch provided on Friday & Saturday
The OsteoWarriors HQ (headquarters) brings kids and young adults who have a connection to osteosarcoma together and It. Is. Awesome!
Connecting the kids who have lost limbs, friends and siblings to osteosarcoma is one of the most important things we do. To put the hospital behind them for a few days and connect with other kids from across the country who have been through the same thing they have is really special.
HQ is for those 22 and under. We kindly ask that only those who plan to fully participate in HQ select the HQ registration option. OsteoWarrior HQ is for:
• Warriors in treatment for osteosarcoma
• Survivors of osteosarcoma
• Siblings of OsteoWarriors
• Siblings of OsteoAngels
The OsteoWarriors HQ is entirely complimentary.

Order a Luminaria in honor of an OsteoWarrior or OsteoAngel! They will light the path the General session attendees will take to dinner on Friday night.
To place your order, please follow this simple step:
1) Purchase a Luminaria on on our F26 Luminaria order form and
provide your OsteoWarrior or OsteoAngel's name and photo.
If you would like your Luminaria shipped to you after our FACTOR conference ends,
please make sure to select"1 Luminaria + Shipping Post-FACTOR" from the options.
Email Linda@MIBAgents.org with any questions.
Please note the deadline to place your Luminaria order is Friday, June 12.

Join us for a free Healing Hearts grief retreat for bereaved osteosarcoma parents.
This is an opportunity for you to connect with others who share a similar grief experience and understand what you're going through. The hope is that this event provides encouragement, support, and inspiration through planned activities and conversation.
This year's Retreat will take place in two 90 minute sessions:
Date: Friday, June 27th
Time: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Date: Saturday, June 28th
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Lori Krause is a life coach with a focus on grief as well as end of life. A hospice-trained grief facilitator for both adults and children, Lori is an INELDA-trained End of Life Doula and has her professional coaching credential (PCC) with the ICF as an End of Life and Grief Coach. Lori has a deep passion for relationship building; open and honest communication; healing; loving; and caregiving.
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Ambassador Agents offer peer support to caregivers and families in treatment for osteosarcoma. Ambassador Agents are:
The Ambassador Agent training will prepare you in best practices to support a warrior and/or their family members. Listening skills, ways to build trust, stages of grief and recovery, and stress management are the foundation of the training. Being an Ambassador Agent is a rewarding experience for both you and the family you are matched with.
Date: Thursday, June 25th
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Lunch will be provided.
Stay tuned for more information on future Mingles!
The Hilton Columbus at Easton offers valet parking at $30 per day and self-parking at $12.
Warriors in treatment for osteosarcoma, survivors of osteosarcoma, siblings of OsteoWarriors, siblings of OsteoAngels who are 22 years old and younger.
HQ is free thanks to the generous support from our donors. FACTOR registration fees are waived for those attending HQ.
YES! Special rates are available at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. Click here to reserve your room.






Hilton Columbus at Easton
3900 Chagrin Dr
Columbus, OH 43219
FACTOR 2026 Hotel
MIB Agents has secured a room block at the Hilton Columbus hotel.
Please click on the button below to reserve your hotel room.
Please email Sarah@MIBagents.org with any questions.
MIB Agents is proud to partner with these organizations in our mission to Make It Better. Your company can Make It Better, too, please contact Ann Graham at ann@mibagents.org for partnership opportunities


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FACTOR connects families & osteosarcoma professionals.

Bringing researchers, clinicians, surgeons and caregivers together.

Create a bridge between the osteosarcoma medical and patient community to overcome challenges and create solutions.
“The FACTOR Conference is unique in that it brings together parents, patient advocates, providers, the scientific community and others to share common issues and research advances,and to remember our common struggles against osteosarcoma.”





