AUGUSTA COUNTY
RELAY 411
2010
Money
Raised By
Augusta
County
Staunton, Waynesboro & Augusta County Relay For Life
Monthly Newsletter
Submission Email Address: relaynews@verizon.net
June 2011
Editor: Alison Painter
Event Chair
Ivy Williams
IvyNicole@hotmail.com
Augusta County Relay For Life Webpage
www.relayforlife.org/augustacountyva
Event Co-Chair
Kelly Singleton
GoodKellyl@gmail.com
ACS Staff Partner
Carrie Klamut
carrie.klamut@cancer.org
American Cancer Society
13th Annual Relay For Life Of Augusta County
A Success!
American Cancer
Society
Mission Statement
The American Cancer
Society is the nationwide,
community-based,
voluntary health
organization dedicated to
eliminating cancer as a
major health problem by
preventing cancer, saving
lives, and diminishing
suffering from cancer,
through research,
education, advocacy, and
service.
The 13th annual Relay For Life of Augusta County was held at Beverley
Manor Middle School track, May 13th – 14th. Events such as the Womanless
Beauty Pageant, Chinese Auction, On Site Fundraising, and Luminaria Ceremony
brought in more donations Relay night that will be used to fight cancer through
advocacy, research, and education. Through fundraising, hard work, and a passion
to eliminate cancer from our community, we are climbing closer to our 2011 goal of
$245,000.00.
In an America Cancer Society report, it was estimated in the year 2010, the
state of Virginia would see 36,410 new cancer diagnoses. This figure brings to our
attention the need for all of us to come together to help the American Cancer
Society achieve its mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping
people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. Our 2011 event brought
together 1531 participants, 86 teams and 246 cancer survivors to support the
Society’s mission of saving lives from cancer.
The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly
a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global
grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345 www.cancer.org
threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people
stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by
being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through
In this Edition
investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying
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contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we
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do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and
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lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to
join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research,
countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn
more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or
visit cancer.org.
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Thank You!
Special Thanks From Our Staff Partner
A well deserved round of applause to all our committee members and our two co-chairs for their tireless
work and energy to make this Relay a wonderful success and fabulous first time experience for me! I am
proud to work with all of you and your dedication is something to be admired by all.
Thank you to those volunteers who have worked health fairs in the last month, Ivy Williams and Alison
Painter -- your presence in the community is helping to change lives!
Finally a big thanks to everyone who volunteered for Shakin' this year! A total for donations will be
coming soon!
Until we find a cure,
Carrie
Community Manager, Highland, Page and Augusta County
WE’RE NUMBER 1!
WE’RE NUMBER 1!
WE’RE NUMBER 1!
WE’VE MADE IT THROUGH ANOTHER YEAR
To all our 2011 Relay volunteers and participants,
We made it through another successful year!
Everyone should give themselves a pat on the back for a job
well done!
Thank you so much for participating in our event. I was so
glad to see so many people stay through the rain! This
would not be possible without the hard work of so many
wonderful volunteers! So, thank you again to our fantastic
committee. I look forward to seeing you again next year!
Ivy
2010/2011 Event Chair
A Word from our 2011/2012 Relay
Event Chair, Kelly Singleton
To the all of our Committee, Team Captains and Relayers: I
hope you had a fantastic time at Relay this year. Despite the
weather, spirits remained bright- It was wonderful to see the
high level of participation in onsite fundraising and campsite
decoration!
We will soon begin preparing for the 2012 Relay season and
we need help on the Committee. In addition to the position of
Co-Chair, there are lots of other opportunities to help
organize next year’s relay. We typically meet one night a
month. No special talent or experience is necessary-just ideas
and enthusiasm! If you are interested in joining the
Committee, please contact myself or Carrie.
Kelly
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The American Cancer
Society Relay For Life
of Augusta County was
made possible by:
American Real Estate, Inc
Augusta Health Foundation
BB & T
Central Virginia Rental
dB Audio Systems
Dental Health Associates
Domino’s
Farm Credit Country Mortgage
Hollister, Inc.
Ice Cube Photography
Innovative Software Solutions
Little Caesars
NIBCO
Oak Grove Baptist Restoration Ministries
Schewels Furniture
Shenandoah Valley Radiation Oncology Associates
Target
Valley Outside Services
Valley Union
Valley Volkswagen Honda
Wal-Mart
Wilmco Fence Company
Congratulations to our top three individual
fundraisers and our top three fundraising teams:
Christine Delahay
$ 3,088.00
Melissa Shifflett
$ 2,457.27
Rick Taylor
$ 2,017.25
Twizted Creationz
$25,597.00
Marquis Memorial
$ 8,354.36
Schewels
$ 8,303.55
Thanking our Family, Friends, and Relay Supporters
One of the most important things that we can do to ensure continued success for Relay is to thank our
supporters.
As a team captain have you thanked your team for all their hard work? Have you acknowledge a
team member who has done an outstanding job in raising donations? Did you have a Team Fundraiser and
have items donated to your fundraiser, have you thanked those who donated items for your fundraisers?
What is the best way to thank everyone who helped with your team efforts to raise money for Relay?
Emails are okay to thank your team, but you really should make the effort to send a personal thank you note to
businesses which donated an item that was used as a raffle item or a prize in your fundraising efforts.
Verbal/Face to Face thank yous are very important too. Take the time to visit businesses that donated items in your
fundraising efforts. Don’t forget your team - have a thank you pizza party for them and acknowledge those team
members who did an outstanding job at raising donations.
Thank your family for allowing you to spend the night at the event and for taking care of everyday chores you may
have not had time for during the Relay season.
Thank your Boss for allowing you the time you needed to participate in Relay. Don’t forget to thank him/her for their
financial support too.
No matter how you choose to thank your supporters, the important thing is that you do it, and that you do it from the
heart.
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A Research in Action Update from
Otis W. Brawley, M.D.,
American Cancer Society Chief Medical Officer
Research is at the heart of the American Cancer Society’s mission, and for more than 60 years, the American Cancer
Society’s research program has been relentlessly pursuing the answers that will save lives and create a world with
more birthdays. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the recent ground breaking work being done
by our own Society researchers and our funded grantees. This is the first in what will be a series of updates that I will
be sending on an ongoing basis.
Hope and Life for Latina Women – Society grantee Deborah Erwin, PhD, from Roswell Park Cancer Institute, has
developed a community-based program aimed at increasing breast and cervical cancer screening among Latina
women.
Crusader for Cancer Prevention – The Society’s Michael Thun, MD, MS is featured in the “Spotlight On …” section
of Cancer Prevention, a national newsletter from New York-Presbyterian Hospital. The article documents Dr. Thun’s
30-year career dedicated to understanding what causes cancer and how to prevent it. Dr. Thun is also co-author of a
recent study showing that being overweight or obese significantly increases your risk of dying, regardless of whether
you smoke or have a serious illness.
Making the Funding Cut – The Society’s Extramural Grants peer review process was recently featured in the
September issue of the publication Nature. The article, titled “Research funding: Making the cut” examines the
rigorous process that our volunteer reviewers undertake in deciding which research grants will get funding from the
Society.
Reducing Cancer Disparities – Society grantee Annette E. Maxwell, DrPH, from the University of California, Los
Angeles, is working to reduce cancer disparities by increasing colon cancer screening, and she’s getting results.
Diabetes and Insulin Linked to Colorectal Cancer – Peter Campbell, PhD, from the Society’s Epidemiology
Research program, shows that type 2 diabetes and insulin use are linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer in
men, but not women.
For more information visit http://relaybuzz.org/research-in-action.
Just
For
Laughs
My son is so lazy he won’t empty the trash in the
computer recycle bin!
Two kindergarten kids are talking while having a
lunch break.
Girl: What is the capital of America?
Boy: Washington D. C.
Girl: No! "A" is the capital of America. You already
forgot our lesson: capitalize proper nouns!
What do you call a kitten drinking lemonade?
A Sour Puss!
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Cancer and the Summer Months
Summertime brings sun, heat, and outdoor activities, but it can present challenging health and
lifestyle issues for people living with cancer. That's why it's important to consider the following
precautions during the summer months:
Sun exposure. Intense sun exposure can weaken the immune system more than cancer treatment
has already. Skin that has received radiation therapy is very sensitive to the sun's rays and should
be protected from direct sunlight during treatment. After radiation therapy is completed, strong
sunlight should be avoided or limited to very small doses. In addition, sun exposure while
undergoing chemotherapy with fluorouracil (5-FU, Adrucil) may lead to more intense skin
reactions and possible sunburns. The following precautions should be considered when outside in
the sun:
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Limit sun exposure from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, which is when the sun's rays are the most
intense. Schedule any outdoor activities for early or late in the day.
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Use sunscreen with a solar protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and reapply it often,
especially after heavy perspiration or being in the water. Ask the doctor to recommend a
sunscreen for sensitive skin, since the sunscreen may further irritate skin that has
received radiation therapy.
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Protect the area of skin being treated. Dark, tightly woven fabrics offer better sun
protection than light, thin, and loosely woven materials.
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Protect your head and ears. If hair has been lost, the exposed skin will burn easily. Wear
a hat and consider using a zinc sunblock.
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Keep surgical scars well-covered. If scars are exposed to the sun, especially newer scars,
the sun will eventually darken the scars.
Heat and dehydration. Some side effects of cancer
treatment, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, may
cause dehydration and possibly heat exhaustion. Signs of
dehydration include:
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Dry mouth; thirst
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Fatigue and weakness
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Weak or cramped muscles
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Dizziness, headaches, or feeling forgetful or
confused
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Fever
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Very dark urine or less frequent urination
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Swollen, cracked, or dried tongue
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Sunken eyes that don't tear naturally
Ways to prevent dehydration:
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Drink before becoming thirsty. Try to drink at
least six to 10 glasses of water every day, and
drink even more when outside in the heat.
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Drink iced fluids, such as ice water, or low-sugar
juices, sports drinks, or frozen ice pops, to both
quench thirst and cool down.
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Use ice chips for relief from dry mouth.
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Eat vegetables and fruits with a high fluid content
with meals and as snacks.
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Avoid beverages with alcohol or caffeine (such as
coffee, tea, and soda).
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Cancer and the Summer Months Continue
Hot flashes. Hot flashes may be a side effect of hormone therapy for people with cancer and can be triggered by hot weather. The
following are some suggestions to cool down and manage hot flashes:
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Wear breathable fabrics, such as cotton, linen, and rayon, instead of synthetics.
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Keep iced beverages on hand throughout the day and night.
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Lower the thermostat, if possible. Turn on a ceiling fan or use a hand-held, battery-operated fan. A less expensive
alternative is to use a manual fan.
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Take a cool shower before bed to manage hot flashes during the hot summer nights. Wear lightweight clothing to bed.
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If the doctor says it's okay to exercise, then consider swimming. There's a built-in cooling effect of the water, which
keeps your temperature down throughout the workout. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine, as they may also trigger hot
flashes.
Physical activity. The summertime is a good time to consider starting an exercise program. Physical activity helps you cope better
with the side effects of cancer treatment, such as hot flashes from hormone therapy, weight gain from chemotherapy, and stiffness
from surgery. If you have lost your hair due to chemotherapy, be sure to protect your head during physical activity. It's important
to talk to your doctor about an appropriate exercise plan before beginning. Learn more about Physical Activity and Cancer.
Wigs. Wigs can feel hot and itchy in the summer. One option to consider is a cotton head scarf or turban, which are cooler than
wigs. If you decide to wear a wig in the summer, consider cutting your hair short or shaving your head while your hair is falling
out to keep cool and for a better wig fit. Consider a synthetic wig for the hot summer months for the following reasons:
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Lightweight, synthetic wigs are cooler to wear than natural wigs because their open-cap construction allows the head to
breathe and heat to escape.
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Synthetic wigs don't get flat or frizzy in the summer humidity like human hair wigs.
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Synthetic wigs hold their style, even if they get wet.
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The fibers in synthetic wigs don't fade or turn different colors with exposure to the sun.
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Synthetic wigs may be worn with a mesh wig liner that's similar to a fishnet stocking and helps keep your head cool.
Custom-made swimsuits and caps. Swimming is one of the safest and most comfortable ways to begin moderate exercise.
Although swimming strengthens the abdomen, back, and shoulders, it can be challenging to wear a swimsuit that works well with
a breast form, or prostheses.
There are several bathing suit brands designed for women with breast cancer that have higher necklines and armholes to conceal
scars, and built-in bra pockets for securing breast forms. As an alternative to custom swimsuits, a retailer may be able to add a
breast form bra pocket to the inside of a regular bathing suit.
Swim forms are also available to fit in a bra pocket. Swim forms are similar to conventional breast forms, but they are much
lighter and more comfortable to wear when swimming. Made from clear silicone, swim forms attach into the bathing suit with
fabric tabs, have a built-in pocket, or attach directly to the chest wall with adhesive.
In addition to custom swimsuits, there are special swim caps designed for people undergoing chemotherapy treatments that give
added protection for sensitive skin.
Last Updated: June 21, 2010
Source: cancer.net
CELEBRATE
REMEMBER
FIGHT BACK
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HISTORY OF CANCER
Hormone therapy
Another 19th century discovery laid the groundwork for an important modern method to treat and prevent breast cancer. Thomas
Beatson graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1874 and developed an interest in the relation of the ovaries to milk
formation in the breasts. In 1878 he discovered that the breasts of rabbits stopped producing milk after he removed the ovaries. He
described his results to the Edinburgh Medico-Chirurgical Society in 1896: “This fact seemed to me of great interest, for it pointed
to one organ holding control over the secretion of another and separate organ.”
Because the breast was “held in control” by the ovaries, Beatson decided to test removal of the ovaries (called oophorectomy) in
advanced breast cancer. He found that oophorectomy often resulted in improvement for breast cancer patients. He also suspected
that “the ovaries may be the exciting cause of carcinoma” of the breast. He had discovered the stimulating effect of the female
ovarian hormone (estrogen) on breast cancer, even before the hormone itself was discovered. His work provided a foundation for
the modern use of hormone therapy, such as tamoxifen, to treat or prevent breast cancer.
A half century after Beatson’s discovery, Charles Huggins, a urologist at the University of Chicago, reported dramatic regression
of metastatic prostate cancer after the testicles were removed. Later, drugs that blocked male hormones were found to be effective
treatment for prostate cancer. Today these drugs are being studied to determine if they have a role in preventing prostate cancer.
New classes of drugs (such as aromatase inhibitors, LHRH [luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone] analogs and inhibitors, and
others) have greatly changed the way prostate and breast cancers are treated. Research to better understand how hormones
influence cancer growth has guided progress in developing many new drugs for cancer treatment. It is also helping researchers
look at new ways to use drugs to reduce the risk of developing breast and prostate cancer.
Last Revised: 05/09/2011
Source: cancer.org
ADVOCACY CORNER
Relay By The Billions
It all started twenty-seven years ago, when one man decided he had to do something to stop the endless pain, suffering and loss
from cancer. That man, Dr. Gordy Klatt, chose to make a statement by running around a track for 24 hours. This was a grueling
feat representative of what someone fighting cancer endures. He asked for the support of the people he knew and raised $27,000.
His determination was contagious and the following year, he tapped into networks of friends, family and associates to raise funds
and Relay For Life was born.
Today, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life has built a recognizable brand which is the envy of both for-profit and notfor-profit organizations across the globe. More than 4 million people across the world will participate in 6,000 Relay events in
2011. They will experience a powerful and inspiring event that celebrates those who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones
lost, and helps people fight back against this disease.
Relay For Life is the largest cancer engagement and fundraising activity in the world. In fact, by the end of this month, Relay For
Life will surpass $4 billion raised for the fight against cancer and each of you has played a role in that success. Relay has come a
long way since Gordy Klatt first took to the track in 1985. Through all of your efforts lives are being saved. Thank you for all
that you do.
Source: cancer.org
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June is…
A FATHER MEANS...
A Father means so many things...
A understanding heart,
A source of strength and of support
Right from the very start.
A constant readiness to help
In a kind and thoughtful way.
With encouragement and forgiveness
No matter what comes your way.
A special generosity and always affection, too
A Father means so many things
When he's a man like you...
**Author Unknown**
Father’s Day
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5th - National Cancer Survivors Day
June 19th - Men's Health/Cancer
Awareness
13th – 19th - National Men's Health Week
(http://www.menshealthmonth.org/week/
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Mail check or money order to ACS, Inc.
AHC Community Building Room 3
420 Neff Avenue, Suite 210, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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