It's hard to believe that it's almost a year since last year's walk. The dental and hygiene students at NYU and Columbia are running the third annual walk to raise money for OCF on April 19th. As many of you know, I have attended the first 2 walks and I am now in the process of raising money by people sponsoring me for this walk.
Last year many members sent me checks and together with my family, friends and colleagues, I was able to raise over $3,600 to help support the OCF and help to assure that it will be around to provide this website for us and future oral cancer patients, their families, friends and caregivers.
To read a press release about the event click on this link
http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/news/story.asp?newsId=2107Here is a link where you get information about this year's walk and to watch a video made last year.
www.oralcancerwalknyc.org If you watch the whole thing, you can actually see me. I was truly honored that I was asked to say a few words during the openning ceremonies.
I am particularly looking forward to this year's walk as Brian will be there and I am excited about the opportunity of actually meeting him. I was also told by Brian that Colleen Zenk Pinter and other As The World Turns actors will be there, too.
For those of you who would like to take the opportunity to support your organization by making a
donation to OCF by sponsoring me, you can send a check made out to "The Oral Cancer Foundation" to:
Dr. Jerold B. Wilck
The Oral Cancer Foundation
Suite 201
680 Middletown Blvd.
Langhorne, PA 19047
No amount is too small...they all add up.
Last year one of our members had a great idea of sending me a photo of themselves for me to carry with me on the walk. I received quite a few. It was a great idea and it made the walk even more special. I will be bringing those from last year with me again.
Even if you can't send a check, I welcome your photos and they can be sent to the same address. Don't forget to write the names of those in the picture on the back.
I would appreciate getting your checks and or photos by April 11th.
Jerry
