From the
Executive Director

Dear Friends,

Audits often have the excitement of a root canal, but they are a necessary part of being accountable. So why in the world am I writing about an audit? Well, your Little Red Door once again received an unqualified audit for 2005, showing that we work very hard to properly account for and allocate every dollar. We have a dedicated Audit Committee and a Budget and Finance Committee that oversees our finances, to ensure that we adhere to highest policies and standards.

I am proud to report that $.85 of every dollar goes directly to our programs and services, thanks to our dedicated staff who work hard and frugally to serve our clients. In the next few weeks we are inviting you to join our Unite 2 Fight: Race Against Prostate Cancer, or play golf. These activities raise needed funds to help those with cancer who lack income and insurance. Your participation is important!

This year, again, we will serve more than 10,000 people in central Indiana, and you know that we use every dollar as wisely as possible. Your continued support deserves that guarantee.

John Aleshire
Executive Director
Little Red Door Cancer Agency


Unite 2 Fight
Team Registration Deadline June 21st

Team Registration Deadline
Wednesday, June 21st!

DEADLINES:
June 21st - Team Registration Deadline
July 1st - By-mail Individual Registration Deadline
July 4th - Online Individual Registration Deadline
LATE FEE: Individual registrations after July 1st (mail) or July 4th (website) cost an additional $5.00

Prostate cancer is a silent killer and early detection does save lives... like Robert DeNiro, Rudy Guiliani, Colin Powell, Joe Torre and our own Marion County Treasurer, Mike Rodman. Please join with us as we face this important men’s health issue.

Join us on Saturday, July 8th at the Indiana War Memorial for the 4th annual Unite 2 Fight: Race Against Prostate Cancer. Race brochures are available at your local Kroger or you can call 317.925.5595 or 317.915.5648 to register. Volunteers needed on race day.


Thanks to The Indianapolis Foundation

In 2005, over 130 people were able to make it to their important cancer-related appointments thanks to our transportation services.

Thanks to a recent grant of $30,000 from The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, we are able to continue offering this needed service to the underserved of Central Indiana.

We’d like to give our thanks to the Indianapolis Foundation, and all those who donate to Little Red Door. Your support brings hope and help to men and women every day.

Sincere Thanks,
Your Friends at Little Red Door


Bruce Kopp Little Red
Door Golf Open

Test your skill and luck on Thursday, June 22nd as you shoot for a hole-in-one car giveaway at our 2nd annual Bruce Kopp Little Red Door Golf Open. Andy Mohr is providing the coveted prize for this year’s golf open, which will kick off with a noon shotgun start at the Prestwick Country Club in Avon, IN.

Proceeds benefit Little Red Door’s educational outreach, free cancer screening and detection as well as patient services for those without insurance or financial resources.

Send in this form to get registered today. Contact Nancy Griffith, 317.925.5595 ext. 350 for more details.


Camp Little Red Door Golf Tournament

This popular event, held at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Resort each year, is a major fundraiser for Camp Little Red Door, our week-long camp for 90 children who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Register early, because with this sell-out tournament, if you snooze, you lose. Send in this registration form to reserve your foursome today. Contact Nancy Griffith, 317.925.5595 ext. 350 for more information.


Talk and Walk - Prostate Cancer

In preparation for Unite to Fight: Race Against Prostate Cancer, let’s talk about a few facts related to prostate cancer.

Did you know that...?

• Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the U.S.
• In Indiana, it is estimated that nearly 5,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and an estimated 570 men will die of the disease in 2006.
• One man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
• The chances of getting prostate cancer are 1 in 3 if you have a close relative (father, brother) with the disease. The risk is 83% with 2 close relatives and 97% with 3 close relatives.
• African American men have the highest incidence rate of prostate cancer in the world: 1 in 4.
• African American men are 2.5 more times to die from prostate cancer than Caucasian men.
• Obesity is a significant predictor of prostate cancer severity. Men with a body mass index over 32.5, have about 1/3 greater risk of dying from prostate cancer.

It’s important to know the facts about prostate cancer, but EVEN MORE important to talk with a physician about those facts. Medical professionals are now stressing that men talk with their health care providers about the benefits AND risks of prostate cancer screening. Men need to get informed about prostate cancer screening options so that they can make informed decisions about getting screened.

Making Informed Decisions about your prostate health:
This is a developing issue in the medical community because studies have shown that an elevated PSA test result does not necessarily indicate a prostate cancer diagnosis. It could mean that a man has some other prostate problem such as an enlarged prostate or prostate infection.

Testing might not be the best option for all men because there are risks associated with further testing and treatment that can cause more negative side-effects than the disease. For some men, because they have an aggressive form of prostate cancer, early detection and treatment is best. For others, it may be best to delay screening due to their age or other health factors.

The important thing is that men get informed about the benefits and risks of testing. TALK to your doctors and WALK with us in Unite 2 Fight: Race Against Prostate Cancer on July 8th.

More about prostate cancer.


Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

While cancer is the problem, the solution starts with YOU. Here are 3 great ways to get involved and change people's lives for the better.

• Unite 2 Fight: Race Against Prostate Cancer: We need race-day volunteers for our 4th annual Unite 2 Fight: Race Against Prostate Cancer on Saturday, July 8th. Please complete the volunteer application and return by fax to 317.925.5597, or mail or drop it off: Little Red Door, 1801 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Contact Nancy Griffith for more info.
• Participant Registration Help: We need help entering participant registrations into our database. Good typing skills and attention to detail a must. Please be willing to give a minimum block of two hours during regular business hours.
• Obtain in-kind gift donations for several Little Red Door events.

For more information, contact Nancy Griffith at ngriffith@littlereddoor.org or 317.925.5595 ext. 350.


Job Openings at Little Red Door



Full Time Administrative Assistant
We have a new opening for a full-time administrative assistant to help with our Patient Services and Education departments. More details soon. Please send resumes to mail@littlereddoor.org or fax 317.925.5597. For mailing address, see below.

Part Time Data Entry
Looking for a part time job? Want to make an impact in your Indianapolis community? Join our team! We are looking for part-time data entry support for our program services department. Visit our website for job requirements, and submission information.

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Little Red Door Cancer Agency
1801 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317.925.5595

~Celebrating 61 Years as a Door of Hope~