Battling Cancer

Upcoming Cancer Events

The 2008 Kaleidoscope of Hope Golf Classic to raise funds for ovarian cancer research.

Announcing the First Annual Kaleidoscope of Hope Golf Classic to be held on June 30, 2008 at the Brooklake CountryClub in Florham Park, New Jersey. The honored guest will be Val Skinner, a six-time winner on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour, and currently a golf analyst for CBS Sports and the Golf Channel. Val has been a successful advocate for many years, raising money for The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and her Life Foundation.The Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 by three ovarian cancer survivors, and is dedicated to raising funds for ovarian cancer research and increasing awareness of the symptoms of this silent disease.

Team Sarcoma Initiatives

12-20 July 2008, worldwide. The 2008 Team Sarcoma Initiative is an internationally coordinated set of events to raise awareness of sarcoma and raise funds to support sarcoma research, clinical trials, and patient and family services. The 2008 Initiative consists of the “core” Team Sarcoma Bike Tour (which will be held in Germany and Austria biking along the Danube River from Passau, Germany to Vienna, Austria during 12-19 July 2008) and various local Team Sarcoma events that will be held worldwide during the same week. For more information visit the Team Sarcoma Initiatives web page to find an event near you.

Climb to Fight Breast Cancer Ventures!

Mt. Adams, Mt. Baker, Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Elbrus, Volcanoes of Mexico.

“Annually, outdoor enthusiasts join together in honor or memory of loved ones who have battled breast cancer, to ascend some of the world’s most breathtaking peaks.”

The climbs begin in July and end in November. Visit the site, to re-register, register or donate.

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Upcoming Cancer Events

• National Men’s Health Week, June 9-15. It is the perfect time to talk to Dad’s about staying healthy. Check out the tips and information– including sending e-cards to the men in your life at the American Cancer Society site to remind them about prevention and early detection.

• The Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer is a national event honouring Canadian Dads – past and present. On Sunday, June 15th, 2008.

• The Tenth Annual Do It For Dad. Sunday, June 15th, 2008. Vancouver, BC. “Register your family, your team or yourself today and join hundreds of other runners, walkers and volunteers as we lace up our sneakers for the 10th Annual Do It For Dad at Royal Roads University! All money raised from Do It For Dad stays on Vancouver Island to help The Prostate Centre fund prostate cancer research and help promote prostate health awareness.”

• 4th Annual- Challenge Cancer 5k RUN & RACE Walk & 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk and & Kids Half Mile Challenge. Saturday, June 21, 2008. St. Paul, MN. The race takes place around Como Lake. “Celebrating Active Cancer Survivors.”

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