11/13/2012 Shine a Light on Lung Cancer. Tonight! 6:30pm. Turner Field. Atlanta, Georgia #LungCancerAwarenessMonthRead Now
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by Lynne Eldridge MD This post was originally published at About.com on November 12th, 2012. --- Thanks to one solitary person with tsunami-like vision, Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2012 will again be celebrated by a lighting of the falls. On November 16, 2012, Niagara Falls will be lit up in white for lung cancer. Not once, but twice. Last year I shared the story of how this came to be. A story that transcends the event, transcends the waterfall, and transcends even lungLy cancer awareness month. The story about how a single person who wants to make a difference, and doesn't say "I can't," can help each of us who hears it begin to say "I can." I know I felt that way after hearing Christine Dwyers story. You can read it here. This year, on November 16, 2012 from 8:00 to 8:15 and again from 9:00 to 9:15 Eastern Standard Time the falls will be illuminated in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. If you get a chance to attend the event, dress warmly. You can watch the display from Niagara Falls State Park, NY, or from Niagara State Park, Ontario, Canada. But the really cool thing is that anyone, anywhere in the world can take part in this event via live webcam. Links for the live feed: Last year, despite the cold chill of November, Christine described the event as almost spiritual. As I remember her excitement, the thought keeps coming to my mind; what would happen if each of us lived the quote that Christine shared last year? "If you don't like something, do something to change it." Christine has lived up to that quote. The event last year was driven by her realization about lung cancer - that it affects far too many people; people from every walk of life. Having lost her step grandfather, step dad, and best friend from the disease, she founded "Make Some Noise for Lung Cancer Awareness." Most recently, and after arranging for Niagara Falls to be lit again for lung cancer this year, her dear mother has also been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. As she stands in the cold -- but with a warm heart - watching the falls lit up this Friday, please hold her in your virtual arms. Photo: © Christine Dwyer ...for another wonderful "Breathe Deep Atlanta" event at Georgia Tech and for generously giving us a platform to promote the Georgia Lung Cancer Awareness License Plate!
It was a great event for a great cause and we look forward to it again next year! 11/9/2012 Online Registration Ends Today at 2pm! 2012 LUNGevity Breathe Deep Atlanta 5K Fun Run/Walk!Read NowAs of 11:00am, team Jogging for Joan is in the lead with 25 members! Help us solidify and keep our lead by joining our team here.
The fun starts with check-in at 9:30am tomorrow morning (Nov. 10th) at Georgia Tech. All the details are here. The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund is a very proud affiliate of The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. In the video below, Scott Santarella, President and CEO of The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation discusses the work of the foundation as well as their subsidiary organization, Jill's Legacy. Great job, Scott! 11/1/2012 November 10th - Breathe Deep Atlanta is just days away! Get event details and/or register now to help stop lung cancer!Read NowWe are just days away from the 2012 Breathe Deep Atlanta. If you are already registered, we can't wait to share the morning with you! If you haven't yet registered or you know somebody else who might like to join us to raise awareness and funds for critical lung cancer research, there is still time to join our team, Jogging for Joan, online at http://events.lungevity.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=3570&team_id=28010.
Read on for answers to some event-day questions... Breathe Deep Atlanta 5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, November 10, 2012 Georgia Tech Campus BioTech Courtyard 315 Ferst Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30332 What is the day's schedule? 9:30 a.m.: Check-in/registration begins 9:30 a.m.: Team photos 10:30 a.m.: Program 10:45 a.m.: 5K fun run/walk begins 11:45 a.m.: Prizes and closing ceremony What if I haven't registered yet? Online registration is open here through Friday, November 9, at 3:00 p.m., and registration is open at the event. What if it rains? This event will take place rain or shine. How do I get to the event? Click here for a map of the Georgia Tech campus and the surrounding area. When should I arrive, and what do I do when I get to the event? Check-in and event-day registration will open at 9:30 a.m. If you pre-registered, go to the event check-in and t-shirt pick-up area. Look for event signs and volunteers in the orange t-shirts to direct you to the right location. Only pre-registered participants are guaranteed an event t-shirt; event-day registrants will receive t-shirts on a first-come, first-served basis only. What will be happening on event day? In addition to the 5K fun run/walk, there will be a Kids' Corner with free activities, as well as refreshments for all participants. A DJ will supply the morning's soundtrack. Check out the bake sale and raffle! Awards will be given to the top three individual fundraisers, top fundraising team, largest team, and first fun-runners to finish the course. The course is friendly to strollers, wheelchairs, and pets on a leash (as long as they are cleaned up after). What should I take to the event? • Donation form and collected donations • Cash for bake sale, raffle, and event-day donations • Camera • Sunscreen and/or umbrella Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover), checks, and cash will be accepted. Looking forward to it! Last year, as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Stanford physicians got together to create and share a message of hope and educate the public about this devastating disease. Please take about four minutes to watch this video and share it with friends and family A heart-felt "Thank You" to the Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, Liat Kobza, and Todd Holland for producing this EXCELLENT video.
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