From the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
A few weeks ago, one of the members of The Circle of Friends brought in a small teddy bear. On its shirt were embroidered two words: “Cancer Sucks.” My mother is a cancer survivor and I will never forget the day she got her diagnosis. “Cancer sucks” summed up everything I felt in that awful moment. Mom is well today because her cancer was caught early and she had access to insurance for the services she needed. Thousands of our friends, family members and neighbors are not as fortunate. That is why Little Red Door is here -- for those who have cancer but don’t have resources to fight it.
Thanks to a most incredible staff, we serve thousands each year through our screening and detection programs, patient services and our educational outreach. When you sign up for one of our golf outings, run/walk in the Race Against Prostate Cancer or attend An Evening with The Manhattan Transfer, you are part of something much bigger. You help us deliver hope and save a life.
John Aleshire
Executive Director
Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Grant to Aid Transportation ProgramAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has announced a $75,000 grant to help fund Little Red Door's transportation program. The grant was announced last month following the April meeting of the Anthem Foundation Board of Directors. Little Red Door provides free transportation to cancer treatments and related doctor appointments for qualifying individuals.
Transportation is one of the major barriers to access of health care in the Indianapolis area. In 2004, Little Red Door's transportation program provided 5,729 trips to 203 individuals. Without this program, these individuals would not have been transported to oncology appointments and life-saving treatments. Little Red Door is most grateful for this partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The grant will enable the Agency to fund several months of its transportation program. Anthem is also a partner with Little Red Door as a major sponsor of the annual "Race Against Prostate Cancer.”
Little Red Door SalutesThe Wellness Community
This year, The Wellness Community of Central Indiana celebrates its 10th year of service! The mission of The Wellness Community is to help people affected by cancer, enhancing health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support, education and hope. Its hard working staff and its innovative programs have been a beacon to those affected by cancer. We at Little Red Door congratulate James Giessler, the staff and the board for The Wellness Community’s 10th Anniversary! Best wishes for continued success!
Special Thanks to Indy CruisersSpecial thanks to Indy Cruisers (a PT Cruiser car club) for the fundraiser they held on May 21st, and to Barbara Johnson for the concert fundraiser at Bethesda Temple. Thanks for helping us make the most of life and the least of cancer!
Race Against Prostate CancerLess than a month away, the 3rd annual Race Against Prostate Cancer hits streets of Indianapolis, July 9, 2005! Help us meet our goal of 5,000 participants by registering today at www.raceagainstprostatecancer.org. Run or walk in support of those affected by this terrible disease, and collect money for further research and to help those in need.
Go on-line today to start a team, join a team, or participate individually. Even if you can't make it on July, 9, you can still participate "in spirit" and raise money for the cause. If you wish to register off-line, you can do so by downloading this registration form, printing it off, and sending it in. For paper race brochures, please contact Nancy Griffith at ngriffith@littlereddoor.org or 317.925.5595 ext. 350.
for Race Against Prostate Cancer
Team Registration Deadline: June 24th
Team Packet Pick-up
| When: | July 5, 6, 7 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. |
| Where: | Little Red Door Cancer Agency |
| 1801 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis |
Individual Packet Pick-up
| When: | July 8 from 8:00 a.m. - Noon |
| July 9 from 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. | |
| Where | Indiana War Memorial |
| 431 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis |
Race Day : July 9, 2005
| Time | Event | Location |
| 7:20 a.m. | Survivor Picture | IWM - west steps |
| 7:30 a.m. | Opening Festivities and Ribbon Cutting for Rev. Charles Williams Prostate Cancer Mobile Unit | IWM - west steps |
| 8:00 a.m. | 5K competitive run and 5K non-competitive run/walk | Meridian Street, west of IWM |
| 8:40 a.m. | Rev. Charles Williams Family Fun Walk | Meridian Street, west of IWM |
| 9:30 a.m. | Awards Ceremony | IWM - Auditorium |
Bruce Kopp Little Red Door Open RecapThe weather cooperated very well for the 1st annual Bruce Kopp Little Red Door Open. 111 golfers participated in the golf outing, hitting the greens of Prestwick Country Club in Avon, IN. WTHR-13 televised a live feed with Bruce Kopp during the Eyewitness News at Noon just prior to the Shot-Gun Start.
Special thanks to Duke Realty and Hendricks Regional Health for their major sponsorships; to Prestwick Country Club for the use of their beautiful facilities; to Andy Mohr Ford for a hole-in-one car giveaway; to Image Mark, Inc. for donating banners and signs for hole sponsors; as well as all the individuals and organizations that donated door prizes as well as auction items.
Nearly $20,000 was raised to support Little Red Door’s educational cancer outreach, screening & detection and patient services in Indianapolis and the surrounding counties!
Summer Volunteer OpportunitiesWe wouldn't be able to provide our wide variety of services without dedicated volunteers. You can help make the most of life and the least of cancer by volunteering today!
We have two great events this summer where you can help out:
| Date | Event | Volunteer Form |
| July 9 | Race Against Prostate Cancer | CLICK HERE |
| August 9-14 | Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show | CLICK HERE |
Camp LRD Golf TournamentThe Camp Little Red Door Golf Tournament in August is the exclusive fundraiser for Camp Little Red Door, a week long camp held each summer at Bradford Woods for children, ages 8-18, who have been diagnosed with cancer. The golf tournament is taking place at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course on August 9, 2005.CLICK HERE for a Player Package or contact Nancy Griffith at 317.925.5595 ext. 350 or ngriffith@littlereddoor.org for more information.
An Evening with The Manhattan TransferLittle Red Door and Sergio and Lori Efroymson Aguilera are proud to present “An Evening With The Manhattan Transfer.” The gala will be at the Indiana Roof Ballroom on Wednesday, October 19th with a fabulous dinner followed by a special performance by the legendary and Grammy-Award winning “The Manhattan Transfer”. The proceeds of this event benefit Little Red Door’s Mammography Assistance Program. For advanced and priority seating information, contact John Aleshire, jaleshire@littlereddoor.org
or 317.925.5595 ext. 310.
National Men's Health WeekDid you know that American men live less healthy and die younger than American women? In 1920, women lived, on average, one year longer than men. Now, men, on average, die almost six years earlier than women. These statistics, along with others have led to the development of Men's Health Week, a week to spread awareness about men's health issues in America. THIS WEEK, June 13-19 is Men's Health Week.
Health Facts:
- American men less healthy and die younger than American women.
- Men die at higher rates than women from the top 10 causes of death and are the victims of over 92% of workplace deaths.
- In 1920, women lived, on average, one year longer than men. Now, men, on average, die almost six years earlier than women.
- Women are 100% more likely to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive services than men.
- Men are 4 times as likely to commit suicide.
- Click Here for these and more men's health facts.
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