Thank you for the informative reply. I have been extremely passionate of informing others of oral, head & neck cancers. We were approached to join a Relay team by a a coworker and we agreed coming right off of treatments and surgery. We wanted to "make a difference", as I'm sure everyone does once going through an ordeal as this. Ofcourse we had the best intentions, thinking we were helping those who have survived or passed from an oral cancer. I'm sure, indirectly we did. I am appreciative to know now that funds were not directed toward "our" cause by the ACS. Although this event was a positive thing for our family and friends, our primary objective was to educate others about oral cancers. We knew something was odd when we never saw ANYTHING about these cancers at the walk. We're appreciative of the information you conveyed and will certainly still participate in the Relay with our newfound friends (team members that have fought and are still fighting off varied cancers), but will most definitely make a concerted effort to promote oral cancer this year!!! We meet with our team members next week and I plan on educating them about this site and suggesting fundraisers for my cause as well. I am certain I will have their support.

I also agree about the wristbands, colors, etc. If others are not aware of their meaning, or the cause in the first place what good do they do? I just purchased a few wristbands, pins, and books from the site for Jon, b/c he has griped so much about seeing all the other ads for other cancers. At the very least, people around us will know what they mean. I am a high school and community college teacher, so ALL my students will be educated.

Thank you again for the information and just know that you have a couple more advocates on your side. I will now futher peruse the site as you suggested.

Ann