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Planning is in progress for dozens of events around the world during International Sarcoma Awareness Week: July 17-25, 2010.
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Pennsylvania
“Sarcoma. Teaming up for the challenge”
Monday, August 3rd at 5:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
On Monday, August 3, Hillman Cancer Center hosted an educational event to discuss advances in the diagnosis, treatment and research of sarcomas. Drs. Tawbi, McGough and Vyas gave informative and inspirational talks about sarcoma, its surgical treatment, and pediatric sarcomas. Dr. Duensing discussed research as the key to finding new treatment options. The important work of Team Sarcoma and the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative was introduced, and participants were proud to join with more than 15,000 people worldwide in wearing “Sarcoma knows no borders” wristbands.
Dr. Tawbi also introduced UPCI’s new Sarcoma Specialty Care Center, which is a major accomplishment for Pittsburgh. Furthermore, Kay Lowmaster, a social worker, is in the process of starting up a local sarcoma support group, and she gave a brief introduction of her efforts. The meeting ended with a very active Q&A session, and participants went on to mingle and chat until about 8:30pm.
We would like to deeply thank our organizing team: Lynda Tunon, Cindy Valko and Lisa Pilarski, who all did an outstanding job. Without them this event would not have been possible.
[Due to scheduling issues, this Team Sarcoma event is being held outside of the International Sarcoma Awareness Week.]
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Pennsylvania
BMF Sarcoma Fundraiser
Tuesday, July 21st from 11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Altoona, Pennsylvania
UPDATE: 65 people took part in this event.
Join the Brian Morden Foundation and more than 8,000 people worldwide as we meet at TGI Fridays (Route 220 & Planke Rd) on Tuesday, July 21st, to support the International Sarcoma Awareness Week. You’ll be able to dine on delicious food and receive information about the Brian Morden Foundation and the Team Sarcoma Initiative. Twenty percent of your guest check will be donated to the Brian Morden Foundation to help support Ewing’s sarcoma research efforts.
- For more information, call (814)946-9369 or email Dawn.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Sunday, July 19, 2009
West Deptford, NJ
UPDATE: There were 168 participants at this event!
The Peter Skelton Sarcoma Research Foundation and the Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, in conjunction with the Team Sarcoma Initiative, will host its third PSSRF Team Sarcoma Walk, Run or Cycle. Lots of fruit, water and pretzels will be on hand as well as t-shirts, bracelets and many staff, patients, family & friends.
Cycling will begin at 7:30; the walk will start at 8:30, and the run will start at 9:00.
The registration fee is $25 (pre) and $30 same-day. Registration is available now! Visit www.sarcomaps.org for more information.
Pennsylvania
What: Cruise for a Cure
When: Sunday, July 13 at 1:30PM
Where: Hesston, Pennsylvania
Report: Despite a heavy downpour during the drive from the Altoona Area to Hesston, PA, 22 people braved the storm to cruise Raystown Lake on the “Princess” and participate in the Team Sarcoma Initiative, an effort to increase public awareness of sarcoma and the need to do more to fight this disease.
Four local childhood cancer survivors were present and enjoyed the scenery and company. All participants wore their Sarcoma Knows No Borders wristbands and heard an update about local children as well as the Team Sarcoma initiative.
Pictures of the event are now online here.
