Action Mesothelioma Day

Action Mesothelioma Day Friday 27th February 2009 • To raise awareness about the dangers of exposure to asbestos • To raise issues facing victims of Mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer) 10.30am–12.30pm – Meeting in Cinema 1, The QUAD, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS.

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Fifth Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference

March 28, Manhattan Beach, CA.

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will host its 5th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference in Manhattan Beach, CA., on Saturday, March 28, 2009, with activities throughout the weekend. The international conference will provide education and outreach to families, employers/employees and scientists throughout the world as part of ADAO's continuing effort to educate the public about the dangers of asbestos, ban its use and encourage research efforts to improve treatment options.

WHEN: Evening Reception with entertainer Jordan Zevon - Friday, March 27, 7 - 9 p.m.
Conference - Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Remembrance Brunch - Sunday, March 29, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Marriott Manhattan Beach
1400 Parkview Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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Free to Breathe® Lake Charles 5K

Free to Breathe® Lake Charles 5K in memory of Lisa Nolen White
Historic Garden District
812 Kirkman Street
(First United Methodist Church)
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Saturday, March 14, 2009
8:30 AM

Join the first annual Free to Breathe® 5K run and 1 mile walk in Lake Charles, LA to raise awareness and funding to assist the fight against lung cancer!
Registration Information:
$15 online by Saturday, March 7
$20 onsite on March 14, beginning at 7:00 AM
All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt and goody bag.

Donation Information:
To donate, create a fundraising page, or support a friend's fundraising efforts, please click here. Proceeds benefit National Lung Cancer Partnership's research, education and awareness programs.

Please visit www.FreetoBreathe.org for additional information.

Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk

Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk
Cancers Survivors Park
San Diego, CA
Sunday, March 8, 2009
9:00 AM

8:00 am - Registration Opens
9:00 am - Walk Begins
Registration fees:
Registration Fee (Adults): $25
Registration Fee (Children): $10

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Coping with Cancer Pain: What you need to know

Coping with Cancer Pain: What you need to know
Free Telephone Workshop
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Thursday, March 5, 2009

CancerCare's free Telephone Education Workshops are educational seminars for people living with cancer, their families, friends, and healthcare professionals to learn about cancer-related issues. Leading experts in oncology provide the most up-to-date information on the telephone.

Topics include:
Overview of Acute, Chronic and Breakthrough Pain
Words to Describe Cancer Pain to Your Health Care Team
Barriers to Pain Management
Medications to Treat Cancer Pain
Coping with Side Effects of Pain Management - Constipation, Sleepiness and Nausea
Quality-of-Life Concerns
Questions for the Panel of Experts

Speakers include:
Nessa Coyle, NP, PhD, FAAN - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Stewart B. Fleishman, MD - Beth Israel Medical Center
Glenn Meuche, MSW - CancerCare

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Contact: CancerCare's Education Department
Phone: 1-800-813-4673
E-mail: teled@cancercare.org

First Annual Lung Cancer Walk of Southern Nevada

First Annual Lung Cancer Walk of Southern Nevada
Floyd Lamb State Park
9200 Tule Spring Road
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:00 AM

10:00 a.m. - Registration Opens
11:00 a.m. - Walk/Fun Run begins
Adult 13 or older - $25
Child 12 or younger- $10

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Contact: Julie Cullina
Phone: 312-464-0716
E-mail: lasvegas@lungevity.org

2nd Annual Brittany Coppedge Invitational gymnastics competition

2nd Annual Brittany Coppedge Invitational gymnastics competition
Knightdale Gym
304 Village Dr Suite 104
Knightdale, NC 27545
Saturday, February 28, 2009

This year, Knightdale Gymnastics and Brittany's Battle have decided to make a donation from this event to the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. Coach Yow was an amazing woman who fought her battle with cancer with such grace and courage. Her contributions to womens sports are numerous, her faith in God was inspirational, and her support of Brittany's Battle was priceless.

http://brittanysbattle.org/default.aspx

Hustle Up the Hancock

Sunday, February 22, 2009

In 2008 over 2,300 participants indicated they or someone they know has been touched by a form of lung disease and more than 600 were ex-smokers. Participants choose from two climbing categories--full climb (94 flights) or half climb (52 flights).

Questions? Call (312) 243-2000 x200, send an email to hustle@lungchicago.org or go to the 2009 event website