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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 | Hi Everyone!
Please check our current events site, we have so many walks coming up, I am sure there is one near you!
We would love for OCF members to attend and support the event if possible. Your presence is so important to events like these, so if you are able to come, please do!!
Each walk has a contact person and email and/or phone. Reach out, become involved and lets MAKE ORAL CANCER HISTORY!!
If you have any questions, please contact me as well!!
Thanks 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
LETS MAKE ORAL CANCER HISTORY!
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Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | I think I am going to this one in Chattanooga April 23rd: http://www.oralcancer-screening.org/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=70It's only 1 hour/37 minutes from Knoxville. Sent link to my kids to see if they will be going. Bonnie, and Brandy? Or anyone else from TN? I haven't registered yet, but will do so, soon.
Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 | Great Ann-Marie!!! The Chattanooga walk is being organized by Jeanna Richelson, she is an oral cancer survivor and has done an amazing job!! Her first walk last year had over 300 walkers!! Can't wait to see wht happens this year.
Thank you for participating and passig on the info!!
I am trying to get a group from OCF to walk in the April 16th NYU walk as well. So if anyone is in the NY area, let me know would love to add you to the list!!
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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Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | I did it!! Just signed up for the Chattanooga Oral Cancer Awareness Walk! Only $20 and I get a T-shirt, too! I think my daughter will be coming, as well. I'm really looking forward to meeting some OCF people. Here's a link to all the events in different places:
http://www.oralcancer-screening.org/events/index.php?com=searchresult&r=0&e=12%2F31%2F2011&k=&t=2
Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 475 | Wonderful Anne-Marie! I am sure you will have a great time!
But most of all you are being a part of something that will make a difference in the world, especially bringing attention to oral cancer.
Thank you!!!
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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