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Top 27 Cancer Fighting Foods...
Planet Green announced today, the top 27 cancer fighting foods. Strangely enough they are pretty much all fruits and vegetables…
Ice cream and candy, just missed the cut off.
Click here to see the full list.
February 2011
11 posts
William S. Gambee Memorial Mile
It’s official - the William Scott Gambee Memorial Mile has been created! I couldn’t be happier!
“I like to say, and I truly believe, that every run brings new experiences. You just don’t know what they might be until you actually do the run. That’s one of my major reasons for pushing out the front door as often as I do—the adventure of it all.”
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Amby Burfoot, Editor at Large, Runner’s World (via runningislife)
'Wicked' Funny
Fight cancer with humor. I just came across these great cartoons by Dan Reynolds, a cancer survivor himself. He is using his talent and created a series of ecards for the American Cancer Society to remind people to take care of their health and get screened.
Send one to someone you love today!
Stories
Have you lost a loved one to colon cancer?
A major part of the healing process for me was sharing my story. Something about organizing your thoughts and feelings in writing (at least for me) has a way of freeing you and allowing you to move forward.
For so long I just wanted to find a mountain somewhere, get to the top of it and yell “It’s just not fair! It’s just not right! Do you know who you took from me! Do you know how important they were!” Although it doesn’t change what happens it feels good to be heard and to know that you are not alone.
You can fight this disease by telling the world not to forget your loved one and to take care of the ones they love with early screenings and other preventative practices.
Are you a colon cancer survivor?
Nothing is more inspirational than to know that there is still hope in beating this disease. If you have conquered your battle with colon cancer, I encourage you to spread the news!
For those fighting the disease currently, hearing success stories and words of encouragement can make all the difference!
Visit the Get Your Rear In Gear Stories page to share yours today.
Where Does Your State Stand? →
eifoundation.org
The national report card for legislation concerning colon cancer. All I know is Massachusetts got an F. Let’s change that…
“The spirit, the will to win and the will to excel – these are the things that endure and these are the qualities that are so much more important than any of the events that occasion them.”
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- Vince Lombardi who died of colon cancer on September 3, 1970.
Big Gains Against Colon Cancer Foreseen
Finally, some good news for the colon cancer community. Researchers are predicting a decline in cases due to promotions of early screenings and other preventative measures. Music to my ears! The #2 cancer killer is not going to go away easily, but this is a huge step in the right direction. Prevention is Key!
To read the full article online, visit http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/12/08/big_gains_against_colon_cancer_foreseen
Dogs May Help Detect Colon Cancer
To read the full article visit http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/articles/2011/02/02/dogs_may_help_detect_cancer_of_the_colon
Needless to say, the bar of achievement will be raised much higher for my puppies now… >POTENTIAL LIFE SAVERS<
First Volunteer Meeting!
We just had our first volunteer meeting last week! It was so great to have everyone in the same room together tossing around ideas to make the race a success!
My sister Maggie and her good friend Elise
My boyfriend Steve
along with my co-chair Brian, his sister Carrie and her husband.
Making huge strides so far, and I look forward to see this all continue.
Best,
Caitlin
