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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 | Hello OCF members! I wanted to let everyone know that I am holding the 2nd David Nasto Memorial Walk for Oral Cancer Awareness on September 26 at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ. This is memory of my brother who passed away in 2006 from tongue cancer. Last year we raised over $10,000 for OCF and I hope to do more this year!! If you are in the area and would like to support the event and OCF, PLEASE COME!! Having OCF members attend an event like this really makes it special and you are representing the foundation in such a positive way. The event is listed on current ocf events, or go to http://oralcancerfoundation.org/events/current_events.htm. this will bring you right to the site. Registration is at 9:00 am/ there will be live music, screenings, raffles, food and Jerry will be our speaker (wilckdds)! So if you can come out and join us! Any questions please pm me! Thank you so much!! Susan
Susan Lauria - OCF Director of Events - Always looking for volunteers to help spread the word about early detection! Contact me if you can help!
*Brother passed away from tongue cancer in 2006 at age 47, was co-caregiver, he was non-smoker/casual drinker
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Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 706 | I will be there with bells on-as the saying goes. It was a great event last year and it was so wonderful to meet some OCF members in person. I will always be grateful for meeting Chrisine there as she was a great support to Neil and myself.
Sue
cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | I want to go sooooo badly!!!! I cant make it but will be there in spirit  (if there is any possible way for me to attend, I will). Thanks for being so nice Sue. It was my pleasure meeting both you and Neil last year. The day was wonderful, Susan did an excellent job with the walk. Eva was there and I got to meet jerry. I have fond memories of that rainy morning which turned into a perfect fall day. I hope you get alot of OCF members to attend.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | OP Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 | Hi Sue,
That would be great! It will be just wonderful to see you again!
You are an inspiration in the way you cared for Neil, your love and support for him was truly amazing. I know Neil will be with us on that day, this is for him and all those who lost their battle and it is for those who are still battling this terrible disease.
Thank you for your support.
All my best,
Susan
Susan Lauria - OCF Director of Events - Always looking for volunteers to help spread the word about early detection! Contact me if you can help!
*Brother passed away from tongue cancer in 2006 at age 47, was co-caregiver, he was non-smoker/casual drinker
LETS MAKE ORAL CANCER HISTORY!
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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 | Hi Christine,
I wish you were coming as well. You will be missed. But just take care of yourself. There will be other walks, we will walk in your honor!
If anything changes and you can come, that would be just wonderful! You are a fantastic representative for the OCF and we would so proud to have you there.
Take care!!
Susan
Susan Lauria - OCF Director of Events - Always looking for volunteers to help spread the word about early detection! Contact me if you can help!
*Brother passed away from tongue cancer in 2006 at age 47, was co-caregiver, he was non-smoker/casual drinker
LETS MAKE ORAL CANCER HISTORY!
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