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Open HouseMay/June 2012Valley District, Nova ScotiaIssue 1 Vol 1

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INDEX Our MissionOur MissionThe Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

The Canadian Cancer Society fights cancer by doing everything we can prevent cancer, funding research to outsmart cancer, supporting people living with cancer, and advocating for public policies to improve the health of Canadians.

Join the Fight!Join the Fight!For information on how you can join the fight by getting involved, donating or volunteering please contact us.

Do some foods prevent or cure cancer?Do some foods prevent or cure cancer?There is no one miracle food that can prevent or cure cancer, but your overall diet can affect your cancer risk. Up to 35% of all cancers can be prevented by being active, eating well and maintaining a healthy body weight.

Eating well is all about balance. Specific types of food, not specific foods, can reduce or increase the risk of cancer. For example, eating plenty of fiber can help maintain a healthy body weight, which reduces the risk of cancer. But eating processed meat increases the risk of colorectal cancer. The foods we eat also help us get to and stay at a healthy weight, which reduces cancer risk.

At one time, researchers focused on studying specific food components that they thought protected against cancer. However, scientists are now taking a broader approach - they're looking at a combination of food components that protect against cancer, not individual food components. Understanding the links between diet and cancer is difficult because we consume thousands of dietary components every day. For more information about how foods affect cancer risk, see our Nutrition and Fitness section on www.cancer.ca. http://www.cancer.ca/Canada-wide/About%20cancer/Cancer%20myths/Do%20some%20foods%20prevent%20or%20cure%20cancer.aspx?sc_lang=en

Contact us at

1 800 639-0222

or visit cancer.ca

Kristen Prouse’s Relay goals .....3

Support ...........4

Prevention......5

Advocacy.........6

Relay Life... 7-10

If you were watching the Kentville Relay For Life site in April you probably saw a lot of changes in the amount raised. Kristen Prouse had a hand in the rising number as she raised $600 in two weeks. This is something to be proud of on it’s own but Kristen’s goal is to raise $3000 only online and participate in the 12-hour event as a team of one as team iRelay. The below is from her personal page.

“I relay to keep my family strong and growing. I am really excited about participating in this year's Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life because every step I take in Relay raises money to help the Canadian Cancer Society save lives. This year, I will be taking all of those steps myself.

In my family alone, 6 people have lost their battle with cancer. I'm done losing, and I'm taking a stand. Having moved from British Columbia in 2010 and with all of my family now living on the other side of the country, iRelay this year with all of them in my heart, supporting my personal challenge of relaying all 12 hours on my own.

This challenge won't be without it's struggles, but neither is the fight to overcome the diagnosis. I'm raising money to help give those diagnosed a fighting chance. Those that I have lost, have all succumbed within 6 months, and that's just simply not long enough.

iRelay for Betty Reed, Earl Prouse, Clifford Prouse, Ken & Shirley Althouse, and Cindy Atkinson. My goal is $3000 – $500 in each of their names.”

Kristen is eager to see her first donation made by a stranger. If you wish to make a donation to Kristen you can visit her personal page at http://tiny.cc/s3ojdw.

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“My goal is $3000 – $500 in each of their names.”

Kristen Prouse at the Kentville Relay’s Open House in April.

Providing warm and welcoming accommo-dations to those who come to Halifax for cancer treatment is the goal of The Lodge That Gives. 22 years after opening the Lodge is doing just that, providing a warm place to stay that many call their “home away from home”.

There are many services available to those staying at the Lodge. Upon arriving at the Lodge, complimentary hair care, a computer and exercise room, laundry room, activity room and much more are accessible. Resident rooms have their own bathroom

and phone for privacy and comfort when patients feel the need for privacy as well.

The Lodge is located within walking distance from all cancer treatment facilities and is available to patients and their families living more than 50 km away.

Family members and/or support persons are also invited to stay at the Lodge for a fee. The $55 fee covers the cost of the room and three meals per day. This may be waived in special circumstances at the

discretion of the Lodge Coordinator.

Providing a room and meals for patients, including approximately 148 Valley residents, has eased the financial burden of 1,056 Nova Scotians.

To learn more about The Lodge That Gives please feel free to contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 1 800 639-0222 or visit cancer.ca and search for The Lodge That Gives.

Sources:

http://www.cancer.ca/Nova%20Scotia/Support%20Services/Accomadations/NS-The%20Lodge%20That%20Gives.aspx?sc_lang=en

Canadian Cancer Society Support Winter 2011

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The Lodge That GivesThe Lodge That Gives

“A home away from home.”

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Robert Junkins and Dale Corkery work tirelessly in their labs. They’re two PhD students at Dalhousie University and their dedication to cancer research could lead to new ways to treat the disease.

Every day donations from the Canadian Cancer Society fund two students through the Cancer Research Training Program (CRTP). Each student is paired with an experienced research supervisor and has a specific research focus.

“The opportunity to work at the forefront of cancer research at such an early stage of my training will give me the foundation I need to continue my career as a cancer researcher,” says Dale. His research focuses on understanding how breast cancer tumours become resistant to common chemotherapy drugs. The research aims to identify what the cells use to protect themselves against those drugs so it can be removed, leading to more successful treatment after relapse.

“It’s been a little bit like being part of an expedition to a new world, and there are still very fundamental questions that need to be answered,” says Robert, as he describes his research. If a tumour is present, it creates a stressful environment even for its own cells. When cells are stressed, they begin eating themselves as a form of protection. This process is called autophagy and it actually makes tumours grow stronger. Robert isinvestigating ways to stop autophagy in cancer cells. Doing so may kill the cells and make existing chemotherapies more effective on the tumour.

By donating, you invest in young researchers like Robert and Dale so that the fight against cancer remains focused and strong in the future. “The Society has been an essential part of this research since day one. Without funding, this work simply wouldn’t exist,” says Dale.

Their work goes beyond the lab however. Robert and Dale have shared their research in the community at Society events. “I get to interact with survivors and volunteers one-on-one and hear their stories, which are inspirational and really bring home the reality of what’s at stake,” says Robert.

For Robert and Dale ‘another day at the office’ is one step closer to groundbreaking discoveries in cancer progression and treatment. The Society is proud to support the future leaders in cancer research.

Source: LIFETIMES, Winter 2012, page 1

Robert Junkins Dale Corkery

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Investing in tomorrow’s leadersInvesting in tomorrow’s leaders

Working closely with governments both federally and provincially is one of the many ways the Canadian Cancer Society fights cancer.

This year, the Society is focused onincreasing funding and public access to the provincial Family Pharmacare Program.

The Society is asking the government to enhance the program so no Nova Scotian will have to pay drug costs that exceed three per cent of their household income.

The Family Pharmacare Program is also the focus of this year’s Relay For Life. The Society encourages those participating in the Relay to talk to their Relay committees about how to spread the word and advocate for a more comprehensive Family Pharmacare Program.

Source: LIFETIMES, Spring 2012, page 4

AdvocacyAdvocacyPAGE 6 I MAY/JUNE 2012

Better family pharmacare programBetter family pharmacare program

The organizing committee for Kentville’s Relay For Life held an Open House on April 5 to answer any questions the public had about the event. Committee members were on hand to help sign up teams, survivors, and volunteers. There were also luminaries on site and lots of supplies to decorate them. Kristen Prouse was on hand to answer questions and encourage online fundraising as it cuts down on expenses associated with the extra paperwork involved in off line donations. The committee will be holding another Open House May 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the County Fair Mall.

Donors Invest in Tomorrow’s Cancer Research Leaders

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Right, Cupcakes provided by Joyce Nimmo. Left, The luminary table stayed busy with luminaries being decorated.

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Above, Alana Fisher poses with her handy work. Right, teams and participants were able to pick up kits and information at the team development table.

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2nd Annual Relay For Life Yard SaleMay 5 - 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Teams can begin setting up at 8 a.m. Canteen, bake table, plants and more on site. All proceeds for Relay For Life. Come out and support our teams.

Sassy Sisters and the Bad Habits - 50/50May 4 to 6 - 50/50 tickets will be on sale at the Coldbrook Lions Drive-In. Tickets are 1 for $1, 3 for $2 and $5 for an arms length. Draw will be made before the movie each night.

County Fair Mall Ribbons 'N' Ink - Mini FairMay 6 - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Complete with a fish pond, bbq, garage sale, sucker draw and face painting. 1267 Schofield Road, Kentville.

Tops #378 - Ticket saleUntil June 22 - Tickets for sale on a handmade queen size quilt valued at $500. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5. Draw will be made at Kentville’s Relay.

Parr-Tee Gang - FundraiserMay 19 - Bake sale and Zumba dancing at the County Fair Mall. Luminaries will also be on sale. Further details will be available on our Relay Facebook page.

Rusty Halos - Celebrity Server May 23 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Rusty Halos are helping to serve at Boston Pizza and a percentage of the nights revenue will be donated. Bring your family and friends for a great meal.

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Dooly's, New Minas - FundraiserMay 26 - 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Pool, poker, and ping pong, all night. Come in and help support the cause. Drink specials all night and DJ Gizmo for the evening.

Phillis James Outlaws - Celebrity Server June 6 - 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Outlaws are helping to serve at Boston Pizza and a percentage of the nights revenue will be donated. Bring your family and friends for a great meal.

ATV Clubs Fun Raiser - Fox Mountain Camping Park Fun RunJune 15 to 17 - Come out and enjoy the festivities with fellow ATVers. Free will donations go the Relay For Life. For details visit http://tiny.cc/o0wldw.

Relay For Life 2012 - KentvilleJune 22 - 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Relay For Life is a night full of great food, activities and music. Feel free to create a team and join us as a participant, volunteer with us or join us as a survivor. For details visit www.relayforlife.ca.

Open House - Kentville Relay For Life

May 17 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located in the County Fair Mall (next to Payless). Meet our committee and see what Relay is all about. We would love to answer any questions and share with you what Relay is all about. This will be a one stop way for Survivors to register, teams to come register and the public to buy luminaries.

County Fair Mall Ribbons ‘N’ InkThese great items are being sold by the County Fair Mall Ribbons 'N' Ink team. To order this great swag contact Alana Wilson at redneckalana@hotmail.com.

PAGE 3 I MAY 2012 Our 2012 GoalsOur 2012 Goals

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$137,500Over the next two months our Facebook page cover will be updated as we get closer to reaching our goals. As we come closer our daffodils will fill in. Please help us reach our goals. To join us as a volunteer, team, or survivor visit www.relayforlife.ca.

Corporate sponsor

Thank you to all of our supporters and sponsors who contribute so much to make our event possible.

Our committee wishes to express our deepest

appreciation to our corporate sponsor, County Fair Mall,

for making a room in the mall available to us.

Not only have we been able to use this room for

meetings but for Open Houses and more.

DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?Where your money goesWhere your money goes

$20 will cover the cost of 3 square meals served out of The Lodge That Gives kitchen. These meals are provided for Nova Scotians who need a place to stay while undergoing cancer treatments in Halifax.

$100 will support the cost of a one-night stay at The Lodge That Gives. Nova Scotia's Lodge is the only Lodge in Canada that is solely funded through donor donations.

$280 will cover the cost of one day for a child to attend Camp Goodtime, a week-long summer camp offered to 125 Nova Scotian kids who are currently fighting their own battle with cancer.

$500 will support the cost of providing support to a Nova Scotian cancer patient through CancerConnection. CancerConnection puts Nova Scotians diagnosed with cancer in touch with people similar to them from across the province or throughout Canada. 1-888-939-3333.

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