NYC WALK

It looks like the event raised a little over $20,000. Not bad for a first time event and I hope that next year it will be even better.

It was decided that the dental students that helped run the event would keep $4,000 of the funds raised to help pay their expenses to go to a meeting of the National Dental Students Asociation. At this meeting, it is hoped that these students will inspire other chapters at other dental schools to have walks of their own next year. If next year there are lets say 4 schools doing this, and then more each year, this could turn into a fantastic source of funds for the OCF.

RELAY FOR LIFE

I am now one week away from the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event and everything is falling into place. Thanks to Brian, I have two phenomenal banners to use, with the OCF logo prominently displayed and the message of "early detection" cannot be missed. He has provided me with brochures, mirrors and other important record keeping and legal papers needed. My local dental supply company is providing me with many of the other items needed in order to run an oral cancer screening event.

The local representative from ViziLite has volunteered to be there all day and help with the distribution of information. One of my partners, two of my hygienists and several other staff members will be there helping, too.

I'm praying for good weather and hoping for a great turnout. I'll let everyone know how this works out and will be taking pictures for Brian to post on this website.

Jerry

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"