Event Co-Chair
Ivy Williams
IvyNicole@hotmail.com
Event Co-Chair
Kelly Singleton
GoodKellyl@gmail.com
Augusta County Relay For Life Webpage
www.relayforlife.org/augustacountyva
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345 www.cancer.org
Staunton, Waynesboro & Augusta County Relay For Life Monthly Newsletter
Submission Email Address: relaynews@verizon.net
Mission Moment:
April is Cancer Fatigue Awareness Month
Fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer treatment, occurring in over 90%
of patients. Cancer treatment-related fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation that
occurs during or shortly following cancer treatment. It is the most underreported
symptom related to cancer treatment. Fatigue causes distress and decreased ability
to function. If you experience fatigue, you may feel you need more rest than seems
reasonable for your level of exertion.
These symptoms are often present with fatigue:






General weakness or limb heaviness
Diminished concentration or attention
Increased memory problems
Decreased interest in usual activities
Difficulty completing daily tasks
Insomnia or unrefreshing sleep
The fatigue that is a side effect of cancer and its treatments (whether surgery,
chemotherapy, or radiation) is different than other types of fatigue. It can be
overwhelming; it is not always relieved with rest and does not always go away
immediately when treatment ends. Others in your life may not be able to understand
your fatigue.
April 2011
Editor: Alison Painter
IN THIS EDITION
Team Fundraisers
2-5
Fundraising Club
5
2011 Relay Teams
6
Meeting Dates
7
Relay Odds and Ends
8
2011 Sponsors
9
Criteria For
Campsite
Decorations
10
Take Care of Yourself
11
Advocacy Corner
12
Mission Days at AHC
13
Money Raised
14
April Calendar
15
May Calendar
16
You need to remember these facts:




Feeling tired is normal during this time.
Fatigue does not mean the cancer is advancing.
Fatigue does not mean the treatment is not working.
Fatigue is not caused by lack of willpower. You need treatment and support
for the fatigue.
Make a point of discussing fatigue with your doctor or nurse.
Source: Huntsman Cancer Institute
RELAY FOR LIFE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY
MAY 13TH -14TH, BEVERLEY MANOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
OPENING CEREMONIES START AT 6 P.M.
LAST BANK NIGHT
WILL BE HELD MAY
4TH, 6 P.M. AT
BEVERLEY MANOR
MIDDLE SCHOOL
DURING THE TEAM
CAPTIN MEETING.
1
April and May are filled with team fundraisers.
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING FOR A GIANT BUNNY BASKET FULL OF GOODIES
Sponsored by: A Giant Shuffle to Defeat Cancer Team
When: now until April 15th
Price: $1.00 per chance
Contact Information: Tammy Hipes at thipes@waynesboro.k12.va.us
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING FOR A HOMEMADE PINK CROCHET AFGHAN
Sponsored by: Lee High Key Club
When: Now until May 13th
Price: $3 each or 2 for $5
Contact Information: Carol Marvin for details and tickets
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING FOR A PURPLE CASIO DIGITAL CAMERA
When: Now until May 13th
Price: $1.00 per chance
Contact Information: Beverly Smith 540-292-9388
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING
When: Now until May 13th
Where: Team Captain Meetings and Relay Night
Special Instructions:
1st place – 2 ½ Dollar Gold Piece Value $400.00
2nd place – Jewelry Armoire
3rd place- $50.00 Gas Card
4th place- Va. Metal Sun Dial
Contact Information: Jerry Jarvis 540-480-8723 or Mary Simmons 540-292-1290
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING FOR AUTOGRAPHED 2009 RESDKIN TEAM FOOTBALL
Sponsored by: Magnolia Dental Team – Marching For a Cure
When: now until May 13th
Where: Team Captain Meeting and Relay Night
Price: Tickets $1 for one ticket, $5 for 6 tickets
Special Instruction: Football on display at Magnolia Dental in Waynesboro and at team meetings.
Contact: Christine Delahay 255-5915 or come by the office to purchase tickets.
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO A
SEATLLE MARINERS VS. WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Tickets are good for one of these night, you pick the date that suits your schedule:
Tuesday, June 21st, 7pm game time
Wednesday, June 22nd, 7pm game time
Thursday, June 23rd, 1 pm game time
Sponsored by: Allies Against Cancer
When: Now until May 13th
Where: Team Captain Meeting and Relay Night
Price: $2 each or 3 for $5
Special Instructions: You will also win a $50.00 gift card for Marriott Hotel, to be used towards hotel
accommodations or dinning.
Tickets can be bought at the April & May team captains meeting and also at campsite #91 Relay night.
Contact Information: Alison Painter 885-5350 or ajpainter@verizon.net.
2
CANDY BOUQUETS
Sponsored by: XRAYDERS
When: Now until May 13th
Price: $5.00
Bouquets can be purchased in the Women’s Imaging Center at Augusta Health Center or by contacting
Special Instructions: Call for any special requests, special candy or specific mugs. We have mugs for holidays
and special occasion as well as everyday mugs.
Contact Information: Lisa Mathews 540-332-4483 or Kelley Brooks 540-332-4404
CANCER BRACELETS
When: Now until May 13th
Where: Team Captain Meetings and Relay Night
Price: $10.00
Special Instructions: Silver plated
Contact Information: Christine Delahay 540-255-5915
PURPLE TOILET FUNDRAISER
When: Now until ?
Where: WMHS
Special Instructions:
 Toilet visits are split into 2 time periods per day. (moved at 11:25 & at the end of the day)
 Minimum $5 to get the toilet removed, $10 to pick the next victim, $15 to be by-passed to the next
teacher immediately upon delivery, $20 to be by-passed to the next teacher immediately upon delivery
and pick the next victim
 Removal fees double each time period it stays over the initial time period
 The toilet will be removed after 4 time periods regardless of donation.(failure to make proper and timely
donations will hurt the overall effort of the fundraiser)
 No teacher will have the toilet more than 3 times, unless the teacher would like to request an additional
time period.
 No maximum donations
 Donations may be made to Mrs. Stout or Mr. Haskins even if you are not in possession of the toilet.
 Teachers are encouraged to pre-raise their removal fees before the toilet arrives
 Teacher order will be picked according to the list of teachers on the schools master schedule unless
picked by donation or personal request.
 Please have fun helping us help Relay for Life!
NEED A FUNDRAISING IDEA?
Have a Mary Kay Fundraiser for Your Team!
Get the girls together; try the number one best selling skin care in America, and raise money for your Relay for
Life team!
For every Mary Kay Party with a Purpose anyone schedules (to be held by May 1), Debbie Norford, Mary Kay
Consultant, will donate 20% of the sales to the American Cancer Society towards your team fundraising goal.
And, if anyone would like to place an order on her website (www.MaryKay.com/dnorford) until May 15, she will
donate 10%. This is unlimited. Be sure to enter: “RFL Augusta County” into the comments section of your
order. The more parties we have, the more fun we have and the more money that will be raised for Relay for Life!
To book a party call: Debbie Norford, 434-295-1979, Cell: 434-960-1979
For more information contact RFL Walkin’ After Midnight Team Captain, Samantha Staebell at
sstaebell@gmail.com
3
TALENT SHOW
Sponsored by: Highlanders for Hope
When: April 1st
Where: Shelburne Middle School, Grubert Ave., Staunton
Time: 6:30-8:30
Price: $1.00 to attend
Special Instructions: There will be a silent auction and food for sale also.
YARD SALE
When: April 9th
Where: McSwain Elementary School, 1101 N. Coalter St., Staunton
Time: 7 am – until?
Special Instructions: Faculty, staff and families rent a “site” and proceeds go to Relay For Life. Concession will
be available.
Contact Information: Tena Fritz (H) 540-885-1566
BAKE SALE AND YARD SALE
When: April 9th
Where: Old Dominion Realty in Fishersville (across from the Augusta County Library
Time: 7 am - 2 pm
Special Instructions: Rent a table for your bake sale/yard sale items - $10/inside table and $5 outside
Contact Information: Kristie Brooks at 540-487-0277 for space/tables
SPAGEHTTI DINNER
When: April 16th
Where: Glossbrenner United Methodist Church in Churchville
Time: 4 p.m.
Price: $7.00, ages 6-12 are $3.00 and 5-under are free.
Contact Information: Glenda Blackwell at 337-2570
The menu is spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, iced tea and coffee
YARD SALE/BAKE SALE
When: April 16th
Sponsored by: Focused Fitness
Where: Focused Fitness, 23 Killdeer Ln, Stuarts Draft
Time: 7:30 a.m. to Noon
Contact Information: Heather Eavers , Phone: 540-569-7035, Email: hrmoney_2000@yahoo.com
Donation of yard sale/bake sale items welcomed
NIBCO GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by: NIBCO
When: April 30th
Where: Heritage Oakes, Harrisonburg
Time: Tee time 8: 30 a.m.
Special Instructions: All teams welcome…prizes and lunch
Contact Information: Bev or Rick Taylor 540-337-0237 or 540-337-1213 ext. 146
APPLEBEE’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST
When: April 30th
Where: Applebee’s Restaurant, Staunton location only
Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Special Instructions: Servers, greeters, and dish washers needed
Contact Information: Peggy Carter 540-943-5558 or peggyvcarter@comcast.net
4
FOREIGN AFFAIRS OPEN HOUSE
Car Wash & Bake Sale to Benefit Relay For Life
Sponsored by: Team 48
When: April 30th
Where: 108 Kerry Ln., Staunton
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Special Instructions: Live bands, Star 94.3 remote broadcast
CRAFT AUCTION AND YARD SALE
Sponsored by: Mary Wasiewski and Kelly Brown of Cancer Busters
When: May 7th
Where: Kiddsville Rd., Fishersville
Time: 8 a.m. until Noon
APPLEBEE’S DINING FOR DONATIONS
When: May 23rd & 24th
Where: Applebee’s Restaurant, Staunton location only
Special Instructions: Flyers will be available at Team Captain meetings
Contact Information: Peggy Carter 540-943-5558 or peggyvcarter@comcast.net
LUMINARIA
One important aspect of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the opportunity for people to come
together to remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those who have won their battle. One of the most
moving parts of the event is the Luminaria Ceremony.
Luminaria forms, bags and stickers are now available at the Team Captain meetings.
Let’s try to get Luminaria bags all the way around the track this year.
Price: $10.00 for white bag
$25.00 for Gold Bag
Does your team have a fundraiser that is not listed here?
Please send your fundraiser information to relaynews@verizon.net
2011 Fundraising Club -Individuals
Your commitment to fundraise is not a small one
and we appreciate your efforts in asking your
friends, family, co-workers and community for
donations in the fight against cancer. When you
registered you were asked to raise a minimum of
$100 - but don’t stop there! The Individual
Fundraising Club Program was developed to
motivate and award volunteers for fundraising
excellence. You can raise enough money in
donations to receive a long sleeve shirt,
sweatshirt, zippered fleece and much more.
Review the incentive prizes on line at
http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/fundraisingclu
bs/individuals.
Review the incentive prizes on line at
http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/fundraisingclubs/individuals.
Most items are branded with the Relay For Life
logo which helps promote our mission within
your community every time you use or wear the
item. Good luck and happy fundraising
5
2011 RELAY FOR LIFE OF
AUGUSTA COUNTY RELAY TEAMS
A Giant Shuffle to Defeat Cancer
AH ER LIFESAVERS
All Night for the Fight - Wenonah
Allies Against Cancer
AmeriCare Plus
Annese Martial Arts Cancer Kickers
Augusta Correctional Green Milers
Augusta Health Cancer Busters
Augusta Health Cancer Center
Augusta Health Operating Room
Augusta Health Pharmacy
Augusta Health Xrayders
Banking On A Cure
Best Buy DC84
BME Buddies
BMMS Wildcats
Buffalo Gap High School
CANCER STOMPERS
Care Advantage, Inc.
Caring Cougars - SDES
Cassell Walking Knight
Churchville's Circle of Hope
Cloggers for a Cure
Clymore Cardinals
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Flower Power Walkers
Focused Fitness
For The Cure
Fort Defiance
Girlfriends of Central Virginia Meetup
Glorious Gladiators
Glossbrenner UMC
Golden Living the Cedars
Guy K Stump Elementary
Hallelujah Hikers: Staunton 1st Church of God
Health Impact for Hope
Highlanders for Hope
Hollister
Huzanne1
JCPenney's Staunton, VA
Ladd Eagles
Lee High Key Club
LORSK
Lowe's-Waynesboro
Magnolia Dental Marching For A Cure
Marquis Memorial UMC
McSwain Mustangs
Moose Cancer Fighters
Nathans Angels
NIBCO
North River Bobcats
NTELOS
Oak Grove Baptist Restoration Ministries
Plygem Siding Group
Schewels
SDMS Circle of Life
Smyrna Pathfinders
Spiritual Walkers
Stewart Middle School Bulldogs Fighting Cancer
Stinging it to Cancer
Stuarts Draft High School
SunTrust - Live Solid
Target A Cure
Team 48
Team CJ
Team Jan
The MaDee Project
THE PCU CAPICOLAS
THE SHOOTING STARS
The Woman's Center
Twizted Creationz (TC)
Universal Impact of Cancer
Up In Flames Cancer Fighters (Stn Fire Dept.)
Valley CSB
Verona Elementary
Virginia Blood Services
Wal-Mart Superstars and Friends
Walkin' After Midnight
Ware Tigers
Waynesboro Warriors
Wilson Memorial High School
Wilson Walkers for Life
6
The American Cancer Society Relay
For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
All meetings begin promptly at 6 PM
April 7
6 p.m.
Beverley Manor Middle School
Cafeteria
May 2 (Monday) Mandatory Meeting
6 p.m.
Beverley Manor Middle School
Cafeteria
May 9 (Monday) Mandatory Meeting
6 p.m.
Beverley Manor Middle School
Cafeteria
TEAM CAPTAIN / MEMBER MEETING
DATES
All meetings begin promptly at 6 PM.
April 13 (Wednesday)
6 p.m.
Beverley Manor Middle School
Cafeteria
May 4 (Wednesday)
Mandatory Captains Meeting
Last Bank Night before Relay
T-shirt pickup AFTER meeting
Last night to turn in money for All
Star Awards
6 p.m.
Beverley Manor Middle School
Cafeteria
CELEBRATE
in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate
the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember
loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At
Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school,
park, or fairground and take turns walking or running
around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a
representative on the track at all times during the event.
Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight
events up to 24 hours in length.
Although every Relay For Life is different, there are
certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are
held. These traditions help participants celebrate,
remember, and fight back.
Celebrate - The Survivors Lap
Relay starts with a Survivors Lap an inspirational time
when survivors are invited to circle the track together and
help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over
cancer. The Survivors Lap is an emotional example of
how Relay participants are creating a world with more
birthdays like those of each individual on the track.
Remember - The Luminaria Ceremony
After dark, we honor people who have been touched by
cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease
during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside
bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a
person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a
lap in silence.
Fight Back - The Fight Back Ceremony
Last, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, where we make a
personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight
against cancer.
No matter where you are, there’s a place for you at Relay
and you can make a difference today by signing up online
to start your own team or by simply making a donation.
Thanks to Relay participants, we are creating a world with
more birthdays a world where cancer can’t claim another
year of anyone’s life.
REMEMBER
FIGHT BACK
7
2011 Relay For Life of Augusta County May 13 th & 14th
RELAY
ODDS
AND
ENDS
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT YOUR RELAY EVENT
Here is some basic information that
all Team Captains should be familiar
with, regarding our 2011 Relay For
Life event.
Last Bank Night: May 4th
T-shirt pickup: May 4th after
Cpt./Team Member meeting
Event Date: May 13th & 14th
Event Location: Beverly Manor
Middle School, Staunton, VA.
Important Contacts
Are you selling food at the Relay? You may need a food
permit. Contact Sharon Anderson at Saforrelay@yahoo.com.
If you do not have the food permit, the Health Department
may close your Relay Fundraiser down.
Chinese Auction Baskets
Basket should be valued at least at $25.00-$50.00; this is a
change from last year.
On two index cards write down the following
 Team Name
 Items in basket
 Value per item in basket
 Bring the two index cards with you when you drop off
the basket at the Auction tent.
 Bring your baskets to the Auction tent, campsite #
33-36, Relay night by 5p.m.
 Remember to give your basket a theme & a name.
All money collected from the auction will be divided equally
among all the teams that brought an auction basket.
**This basket is not required but it can help your
team earn extra dollars towards your goal.**
Event Time: Starting ceremonies
will begin at 6 p.m.
Co-Chairs: Ivy Williams & Kelly
Singleton
Community Manager:
Our Relay Theme: Sports vs.
Cancer
Winners must be present in order to win.
On-site Fundraisers
Is your team planning an on-site fundraiser Relay night?
Be sure to email the on-site information to
relaynews@verizon.net.
We want to advertise this information in the Relay Program.
If you are selling food remember to get your food permit.
Cake Walk
Each team is asked to supply at
least one cake for the cake walk.
Please be sure to label your cake so
we can avoid issues with allergies to
nuts, peanut butter etc.
All cakes should be turned in at the
gym by May 13th before 5 p.m.
Campsites
If you have not already reserved
your campsite please make every
effort to attend the April Team
Captain’s meeting and talk to Rick
Taylor or email him at
brtsdva@yahoo.com,
Womanless Beauty Pageant
Any person of the male persuasion that is a registered
member of a registered Relay team is eligible to participate in
the pageant.
o
o
o
Pageant is schedule for 7- 8p.m.
Contestants will be allowed a 2-3 minute talent
You can obtain donations before Relay to turn in the
night of the Beauty Pageant.
If you are not registered in this pageant by April 13th you will
not be allowed to participate. We will not allow last minute
contests.
Bring your registration form to the April Relay Team
Captain Meeting or email to ajpainter@verizon.net.
Please place “Womanless Pageant” in subject line.
8
Inviting All Survivors
If you are a cancer survivor (whether recently
diagnosed or a long term survivor) please
register to attend the 2011 Relay For Life of
Augusta County event.
Luminaria Power Point Presentation
If you know a cancer survivor (whether
recently diagnosed or a long term survivor)
please advise them to register to attend the
2011 Relay For Life of Augusta County
event.
2011 Caregiver of the Year Award
You can register on-line at
www.relayforlife.org/augustacountyva
or come to the registration/reception at
Beverley Manor Middle School on May 13th.
SURVIVOR REGISTRATION
Starts at 4:30 p.m. in school gym
OPENING CEREMONIES
6 p.m. on the track
SURVIVOR RECEPTION
Immediately after the
Survivor/Caregiver Laps
A “survivor” is anyone who has ever been
diagnose with cancer. This includes patients
that are currently undergoing treatments.
Email Kay Quick at: kquick@augusta.k12.va.us
Pictures from last year will be used, so if you
have new pictures send to Kay by May 1st.
What makes a good caregiver?
A caregiver can be anyone who has helped
someone through his or her battle with cancer.
It is someone who has made a difference in the
life of someone living with cancer. A caregiver
can be a friend, nurse or doctor, sibling,
spouse, child, or anyone else who has had an
impact on a cancer patient. A caregiver may
still be nominated for the Caregiver of the Year
Award even if they are without their survivor.
Caregiver Nomination forms can be found
online at our website. Nomination forms are
due by April 14, 2011. Email or send your
nomination forms to Leslie Hager. Her contact
information is on the nomination form.
Are you looking for
Relay Gear?
A link to the store is located
on the Augusta County
website.
2011 SPONSORS
DIAMOND $2500.00
Augusta Health Foundation
Hollister, Inc.
GOLD $1500.00
Dental Health Associates
Ice Cube Photography
Schewels Furniture
Target
SILVER $1000.00
NIBCO
Wal-mart
BRONZE $500.00
American Real Estate, Inc.
BB&T
db Audio Services
Dominos Pizza
ISS Innovative Software Solutions
Oak Grove Baptist Restoration Ministries
Shenandoah Valley Radiation Oncology Associates
Valley Outside Services
Valley Union
Thank
Valley Volkswagen Honda
you
WimCo Fence Company
FRIENDS OF RELAY
Farm Credit Country Mortgage
IN KIND DONATIONS
Central Virginia Rentals
Little Caesar’s
to
all
our
2011
Sponsors!
9
OOPS!
2011 RELAY FOR LIFE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY
MAY 13TH- 14TH
BEVERLY MANOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
STAUNTON, VA.
OPENING CEREMONY 6:00 P.M.
Join us for a fun
filled family safe event.
CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
ACTIVITIES THE NIGHT OF RELAY
The gym will be open after the survivor reception is
over-----about 8:30pm.
CRITERIA FOR CAMPSITE
DECORATIONS
If your team is decorating your campsite to go
with our theme, Sports vs. Cancer then you need
to be sure to follow the following rules to be
considered in the contest.
1. Incorporate the Relay theme in your
decorations
2. Your campsite needs to have at least one
Cancer awareness message.
3. Name of your team posted at your campsite
Activities may include:
Volleyball
Four square volleyball
Basketball
Table tennis
Badminton
Wii sports
Wii DDR
Air Hockey
Equipment is available for team challenges outside
on the field (ex. tug-o-war ropes, soccer balls, hula
hoops, cones). SEE TERESA PEDUTO or
JACKIE GAY in the gym to check out equipment if
you are interested.
REMEMBER, YOUNG CHILDREN UNDER THE
AGE OF 8 SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN
ADULT!!
Meet Steve Walker
Our Womanless Pageant MC
Steve and his wife of 38 years, Cindy
live in Fishersville.
They have two grown sons and one
daughter in law who is expecting.
He has been in radio for 39 years and currently
does mornings on WCYK Hit kicker 99.7, and middays on Generations 102.3 WZGN.
His history of Relay for Life includes a couple
years with the Augusta County Relay hosting the
Womanless Beauty Pageant, and 10 years in
Pennsylvania in both Cambria, and Somerset
County. He has also hosted two Motorcycle relays
for life in Johnstown, PA.
10
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF…
Heavy Drinking Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
Article date: March 14, 2011 By Eleni Berger
Drinking 3 or more drinks per day may raise your risk of dying from pancreatic cancer, new research by the
American Cancer Society shows.
The findings are based on an analysis of the Cancer Prevention Study II, a decades-long study of more than 1
million US adults who reported on various lifestyle factors like drinking, smoking, diet and exercise.
Because the study was so large, researchers were able to tease out the relationship of alcohol to pancreatic
cancer more clearly than previous studies could, says lead researcher Susan Gapstur, Ph.D., M.P.H, vice
president of epidemiology at the American Cancer Society.
In particular, they were able to assess whether alcohol is associated with pancreatic cancer independent of
smoking. Smoking is a well-known risk factor for pancreatic cancer, but because many drinkers also smoke, it
has been hard to separate the effects of each factor in smaller studies, Gapstur says.
Risk seen with hard liquor
Among people who never smoked, those who drank 3 or more drinks of hard liquor daily had a 36% higher risk of
dying from pancreatic cancer than nondrinkers. Those who drank only beer or wine did not have a higher risk.
The researchers did not assess the risk in people who drank more than one kind of alcohol.
Heavy drinking was associated with an increased risk for smokers, too, though the effect was smaller because
smokers already have a higher risk of dying from pancreatic cancer.
The study appears in Monday’s issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Limit how much you drink
It’s not clear why only hard liquor was associated with a higher risk of pancreatic cancer death. Gapstur and her
colleagues say that the amount of alcohol in a typical single serving of hard liquor might be higher than in a single
beer or wine serving.
The key message, Gapstur says, is to limit your alcohol intake if you drink.
"Overall, these findings add to the evidence that heavy alcohol intake is an independent risk factor for pancreatic
cancer. Furthermore, they underscore the importance of the American Cancer Society guideline for cancer
prevention recommending that if you drink alcoholic beverages, limit consumption to no more than one drink per
day if you are a woman or two drinks per day if you are a man."
Read the rest of the American Cancer Society’s recommendations for diet and physical activity and learn more
about alcohol and cancer risk. If you need help quitting smoking, see our Guide to Quitting Smoking or call us at
1-800-227-2345.
11
ADVOCACY CORNER
Advocacy: (noun) The act of pleading or arguing in
favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy;
active support.
NATIONAL CANCER CONTROL MONTH, 2009
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
We have achieved remarkable progress in the fight against cancer. Miracles in medical research have helped us
understand how to prevent, detect, and treat cancer more effectively, and Americans are now more aware of how
to protect themselves from this disease.
Despite this progress, cancer continues to kill more Americans than any other malady but heart disease. Marking
National Cancer Control Month, we recommit to the battle against cancer and emphasize the promise of medical
research and the healthy steps Americans can take to protect themselves.
To gain new ground in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, my Administration will continue to press for
increased support for research at the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, and academic and other institutions. The Federal Government plays an
indispensable role in investing in this research, which will save and improve lives for generations to come.
As researchers work daily to better understand this disease, Americans can take steps to decrease their risk of
developing cancer. Individuals of all ages should seek regular and appropriate check-ups. These check-ups should
include screening, such as mammograms, the Pap test, and tests for colorectal cancer, all of which can help detect
cancer during its early stages.
Healthy personal habits can also reduce the risk of cancer. Smoking accounts for thousands of cancer deaths
every year, and quitting -- even after many years -- can greatly reduce the risk of cancer. Physical inactivity and
obesity may cause a substantial proportion of colon, breast, endometrial, kidney, and esophageal cancers in the
United States, so maintaining physical activity and a healthy diet can help prevent cancer, among other diseases.
Finally, moderating alcohol intake and sun exposure can help protect Americans.
Too many American families have been touched by cancer. As we observe National Cancer Control Month, I call
upon all courageous cancer patients and survivors, health care providers, more researchers, advocates, and others
involved in this struggle to work together in support of our Nation's goal to control, and ultimately defeat, this
devastating disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2009 as
National Cancer Control Month. I encourage citizens, medical institutions, government and social service
agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other interested groups to join in activities that help control
cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April, in the year of our Lord two
thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA
Source: whitehouse.gov
12
HISTORY OF
CANCER
Cancer screening and early
detection
Screening refers to tests and exams used to
find a disease, such as cancer, in people who
do not have any symptoms. The first
screening test to be widely used for cancer
was the Pap test. The test was developed by
George Papanicolaou as a research method
in understanding the menstrual cycle.
Papanicolaou soon recognized its potential for
detecting cervical cancer early and presented
his findings in 1923. At first, most doctors
were skeptical, and it was not until the
American Cancer Society promoted the test
during the early 1960s that this test was
widely used. Since that time, the cervical
cancer death rate in the United States has
declined by about 70%.
Modern mammography methods were
developed late in the 1960s and first officially
recommended by the ACS in 1976.
Current American Cancer Society guidelines
include methods for early detection of cancers
of the cervix, breast, colon and rectum,
endometrium, and prostate, as well as a
cancer-related check-up which, depending on
a person's age and gender, might include
exams for cancers of the thyroid, oral cavity,
skin, lymph nodes, testes, and ovaries.
Last Medical Review: 03/22/2010
Last Revised: 03/22/2010
Next month…
Cancer Treatments:
Surgery
MISSION DAYS AT
AUGUSTA HEALTH CENTER
We are looking for volunteers to help with mission
days at Augusta Health.
It would be one day a week and divided into
shifts.
A room will be made available for people to come
and get information about ACS programs and
services. Information about wigs and prosthesis
will also be available.
AHC is ready to train volunteers to get this great
program up and rolling.
If you would like to volunteer please contact
Ivy Williams - ivynicole@hotmail.com
Sadie Graves - destination3423@newhopetel.net
DRUGS
TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ALCOHOL
Or PETS
ARE NOT ALLOWED AT
RELAY!
Please observe the rules so we
can ALL have a safe and fun
Relay.
13
The American Cancer Society 1-(800)-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
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.
Do you have questions?
Contact The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is your comprehensive
information source, around the clock. The Society's tollfree information line (1-800-ACS-2345) and the
Website www.cancer.org are available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, offering comprehensive information
about cancer and related services that help cancer
patients and their families make informed decisions
about their care.
American Cancer Society
International Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society's
international mission concentrates on
capacity building in developing cancer
societies and on collaboration with other
cancer-related organizations throughout
the world in carrying out shared strategic
directions.
Augusta County Relay For Life
www.relayforlife.org/augustacountyva
2011 RELAY FOR LIFE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY
MONEY RAISED
$51,985.58
Totals as of March 31, 2011
2011 Donation Goal $245,000.00
14
2011
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
April Fool’s
Day
2
3
4
5
6
7
Committee
Meeting
8
9
10
National
Volunteer
Week
11
12
13
Cpt/Team
Member
Meeting
14
15
Income Tax
Due
16
17
Palm
Sunday
18
19
Passover
20
21
22
Good Friday
23
Earth Day
24
Easter
25
26
27
28
29
30
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
April 13th- Womanless Beauty Pageant Registrations need to be turned in either at the next captains
meeting or send to ajpainter@verizon.net, subject line "Womanless Pageant"
May 1st- send pictures for powerpoint presentation to Kay Quick at kquick@augusta.k12.va.us
May 13th- Cake for cake walk & themed baskets for Chinese Auction bring to cafeteria
August 1st – Sponsorship money deadline
15
2011
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
May Day
2
Committee
Meeting
Mandatory
3
4
Cpt/Team
Member
Meeting
Mandatory
5
6
7
8
Mother’s
Day
9
Committee
Meeting
Mandatory
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Armed
Forces
Day
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Memorial
Day
31
May there always be work for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine on your windowpane.
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
Until next month take care
16