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11/2/2012

Chris Draft Visits Albany, Georgia to Help Shelia Knight and the Second Annual "Run for Your Lungs" Event at Lake Blackshear

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11/2/2012

Advocate in Action: Scott Santarella

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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!

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11/1/2012

November 10th - Breathe Deep Atlanta is just days away!  Get event details and/or register now to help stop lung cancer!

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We 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!
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11/1/2012

Please Watch and Share  |   #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

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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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11/1/2012

November is Lung Cancer Awarness Month

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What can you do?  Lots.

Learn the facts and spread the word!  
  • Over the next 30 days, talk to friends and family about it.  Help us fight the stigma.  Active on social media?  Then, follow us, like us, share our posts.  (http://www.gaetafund.org/social-media.html)

Participate in a lung cancer event in your area.
  • In metro Atlanta?  Join our team, Jogging for Joan, at the LUNGevity 5K at Georgia Tech on November 10th! Come to Lung Cancer Alliance's "Shine a Light on Lung Cancer" event at Turner Field on November 13th!
  • In San Francisco/The Bay Area?  Attend the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation's 7th Annual "Simply the Best" Gala.
  • Elsewhere?  Check out the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation event calendar here.  Or, check out the Lung Cancer Action Network for events around the country.

Are you a Georgia Driver?  Get your Lung Cancer Awareness License Plate today! LungCancerLicensePlate.org

Consider at donation to The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund.

Helpful and informative links to share!
  • NobodyDeservesIt.com
  • LungCancerLicensePlate.com
  • LungCancerHeadlines.com
  • SaveTheLobes.com

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