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Martinis for Mammograms – August 25th

by The Knowme on July 6, 2010

WHAT:

A very pink night to remember featuring; live music from local artists, food, drinks, massages, makeovers, raffles, a silent auction, and tons of giveaways!  Also available will be a wealth of material on breast cancer prevention & survivorship—as well as on-site scheduling for FREE mammograms. Pink attire is encouraged!!

WHO:

Know Cancer is dedicated to connecting, educating and empowering all people affected by the many forms of cancer. We are primarily an online social network that provides information, resources and support to people in over 170 different countries. However, Know Cancer also creates real world initiatives & events that raise awareness and impact people at a local level.


Florida Radiology Imaging provides Digital Mammography, offered through Florida Hospital outpatient imaging centers and Florida Radiology Imaging (FRi) centers. Their new technology allows for better detection of breast cancer, with services that include:

- Digital Mammography – Greater detection of cancer

- CAD (computer assisted detection) – Acts as a second opinion to the mammogram by reviewing results and helping radiologists find abnormalities originally overlooked.

WHY:

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Amy Mickelson provides Inspiration as Phil Wins 3rd Green Jacket

Breast Cancer

This weekend, the left-handed Phil Mickelson became just the eighth man to win three career Masters titles. And as they say…behind every great man, is a great woman! In this case, the woman is Amy Mickelson. Not too long ago, we reported that Amy Mickelson had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and shortly after that, his mother Mary had also been diagnosed with the same disease. Through all of this, Phil remained strong and now sports the Pink Ribbon on his hat during tournaments.

Mickelson dedicated this victory to his wife Amy, who watched most of the tournament on tv because of her illness. However, she was in Augusta all week but unable to walk the full course. On the final day of the tournament, and looking like Phil would take home the Green Jacket, Amy Mickelson joined the rest of the PGA family on the 18th green to watch her hubby take home the prize! A long embrace after the victory was one of the great moments in golf history.

It's amazing how some people like Amy Mickelson can handle adversity and act as a source of support and inspiration for those around her. We wish her the best on her journey!

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Karma Krew Fundraiser to support Camp Kesem

Cancer Camps & Retreats

When cancer affects a family, support is often there for the adults, but not always for the children. Camp Kesem ("kesem" meaning "magic" in Hebrew) is a college student-run summer camp for kids 6-13 who have/had a parent with cancer. By enjoying a week of fun and meeting kids in their same situation, these young children can find the support and attention they need, that might be difficult for their parent(s) to provide at home during this time. What is also so magical about these camps is that each of the college student volunteers raises the necessary funds each year, with an annual budget of almost $12,000!

Karma Krew is a non-profit organization that mobilizes local yoga communities to take positive action and practice yoga within the very cities in which they live through service. The theme of this Karma Krew fundraiser is “Giving Back to the Caregivers” and we want to honor and acknowledge the Camp Kesem volunteers who make the magic happen at two "local" camps, the University of Florida & the University of Miami. While these students may never have stepped onto a yoga mat, each of them is a practicing karma yogi – they are not working for fame or fortune, but selflessly hoping to improve the life of a child, one smile at a time.

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TED Talk: A new strategy in the war on cancer

Cancer Prevention

This AMAZING TED Talk by Dr. David Agus is just another example of great people making strides in cancer research and prevention.  It truly provides hope to all of us that a cure is attainable in our lifetime. Please take the time to watch this and leave your comments below. Also, please share this with others, as it is without a doubt an "Idea worth Spreading".

Traditionally, David Agus explains, cancer treatments have had a short-sighted focus on the offending individual cells. He suggests a new, cross-disciplinary approach, using atypical drugs, computer modeling and protein analysis to treat and analyze the whole body.

More about the Author: David Agus

David Agus is a medical doctor and a Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California. However, he is also the founder of a couple of game-changing medical initiatives. In 2006, he co-founded Navigenics with Dietrich Stephan, Ph.D., to form a company that would provide people with their individual genetic information, allowing them to act on any predispositions to disease that they might have and prevent onset. He also founded Oncology.com which was the largest cancer Internet resource and community.

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40 ways to live a Happy, Meaningful Life!

Health & Wellness

Just had a little inspiration thrown our way from our old friend Steph and figured we’d share! It’s called LifeBook and was originally posted here. There’s some great rules to live by…enjoy!

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time for prayer and reflection
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2009.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.

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