News Details (Posted: March 20, 2006):

American Cancer Society Works to Save Lives

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Rob Lucas
265-6435

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GAHANNA, OHIO - With the enactment of the City of Gahanna's Clean Air Ordinance last Tuesday and lung cancer being the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, Gahanna residents are encouraged to get involved with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Gahanna. In 2006, over one million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS), the nation’s leading voluntary health organization, is determined to ultimately eliminate cancer as a major health threat through research, education, advocacy and service programs. The ACS is hosting the Relay For Life of Gahanna at 6:00 P.M., Friday, March 24 - Saturday March 25, 2006, at Gahanna Lincoln High School, 140 South Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. But volunteer help is desperately needed. Helping others is a great way to get to the fountain of youth! Local businesses and community groups should consider putting a team together and participate in this event. Contact Jana Molnar 324-5336 for more information. The American Cancer Society has funded hundreds of researchers since the beginning of its research program in 1946, with 32 of these investigators going on to win Nobel Prizes. As the largest not-for-profit source of cancer research funding, the American Cancer Society has invested over $2.5 billion in cancer research. The key to detecting cancer early, or preventing cancer all together, is education. The American Cancer Society prides itself on its early detection and prevention guidelines addressing breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer, among others. The American Cancer Society establishes grassroots efforts to bring communities together in the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society’s Action Network encourages volunteers to collaborate on a governmental level to advocate for patients’ rights, quality of life issues and other legislative topics. Programs offered through the American Cancer Society are focused to help those who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. The programs also encourage the early detection and prevention of cancers through lifestyle decisions. In 2000, the American Cancer Society served almost one million cancer patients through its programs and awareness efforts; however, the real strength of the American Cancer Society lies in its volunteers, who translate policy into reality. Motivated by personal experiences and concern for others, they accomplish the mission of the American Cancer Society. Volunteers, cancer survivors, and community leaders are needed to help volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Gahanna. Volunteers are needed for two-hour blocks of time to set-up, tear down, assist with event registration, luminary sales and set-up, and food concessions. In addition, sponsorship opportunities are available to local businesses and organizations. Contact Jana Molnar, Relay For Life of Gahanna Project Manager, at 324-5336 for more information. The American Cancer Society is the leading nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. For information about cancer, call toll-free anytime 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit the American Cancer Society Web site at www.cancer.org . # # # American Cancer Society