From the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
One of my convictions about life is that we are all connected, and that there is no such thing as separation. Last month as I walked in the Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure” (along with nearly 300 members of Team Little Red Door), two women, independent of each other, saw my LRD T-Shirt and yelled: “Thank you Little Red Door! I couldn’t have made it without you.” To be so singled out in such a crowd brought tears to my eyes.
On that glorious day, nearly 40,000 people of all ages and backgrounds were united in purpose – to stop breast cancer and to help those affected. The fact is, we probably could not have helped those two women without our partnership with the Indianapolis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Nor could we have helped them without your support of donations and time.
Cancer connects us all. We are all affected and we are in this together. Undoubtedly, someone you know has been served by Little Red Door. Thank you! We cannot do it without you!
John Aleshire
Executive Director
Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Race Against Prostate CancerRegistration Now Open!
Race Against Prostate Cancer is now on-line at
www.raceagainstprostatecancer.org
Great on-line features!- Easy on-line registration
- Your own race webpage (if you register on-line)
- Fast and easy on-line sponsoring
- Important Race information
Don’t be left out! This is rapidly becoming one of Indy’s premier summer events and is one of the kick-off events for Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration. The new Rev. Charles Williams Prostate Cancer Mobile Unit will be unveiled, with free PSA tests (blood draws only) on race day.
Register now at www.raceagainstprostatecancer.org as an individual or create a team. If you wish to register off-line instead, 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.
CLICK HERE for volunteer opportunities.
Bruce Kopp Little Red Door Open1:00 p.m. Shot-Gun Start on Monday, June 13th.
Hole-in-one car sponsorship, courtesy of Andy Mohr Ford!
Register as an individual or foursome for Bruce Kopp’s charity golf outing at Prestwick Country Club in Avon to benefit Little Red Door. Sponsorships are also available. CLICK HERE for the registration form (print, fill out and mail in) or contact Nancy Griffith at ngriffith@littlereddoor.org or 317.925.5595 ext. 350. Visit our Bruce Kopp Little Red Door Open page for more information.
Honorary Hosts for "An Evening withThe Manhattan Transfer"
Little Red Door is excited to announce that Sergio and Lori Efroymson Aguilera will serve as Honorary Hosts for this year’s fall gala, “An Evening with The Manhattan Transfer.” This year’s event is scheduled to rock the Indiana Roof Ballroom on Wednesday, October 19th with a fabulous dinner followed by a special concert by the legendary and Grammy-Award winning “The Manhattan Transfer.”
The proceeds of this event benefit Little Red Door’s Mammography Assistance Program. Watch for more details this summer. For early reservation information, you can contact John Aleshire, jaleshire@littlereddoor.org
or 317.925.5595 ext. 310.
Stained-Glass Angels
For more information about the breast cancer angel, or to purchase one in support of Little Red Door, contact Angela Holliday, aholliday@littlereddoor.org or 317.925.5595 ext 320.
Race for the Cure recapMore than 35,000 people participated in the 2005 Race for the Cure that raises funds to eradicate breast cancer through research, education, screening and treatment.
A very special thanks to the 265 members of Team Little Red Door! For the second straight year, Team Little Red Door has received the award for the “Largest Team: Non-Profit Organization/Church/Club" category.
Save the date for next year's Race for the Cure: Saturday, April 22, 2006
Thank You, from a clientThank God that our path was directed to Little Red Door. Thank you for your wonderful service and polite staff. I don’t know how my experience could have been better. We are very satisfied and thankful for the supplies my husband needed. Thank you!
National Melanoma/Skin CancerDetection and Prevention Month
May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. The month is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the importance of skin cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment of such skin cancers as basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma. About one million people this year will learn that they have skin cancer. However, when detected early, approximately 95% of skin cancer can be cured.
FREE SCREENING!
Free screening for melanoma and skin cancer on May 19th at Methodist Hospital – Tower, 1633 North Capitol Avenue from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00p.m. Contact Kathy Stolz 317.962.2207 for more information.
About Melanoma:
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers; and is the most deadly form of skin cancer. It occurs when melanocytes (pigment cells) become malignant. Most pigment cells are in the skin; when melanoma starts in the skin, the disease is called cutaneous melanoma. Melanoma may also occur in the eye (ocular melanoma or intraocular melanoma). Rarely, melanoma may arise in the meninges, the digestive tract, lymph nodes, or other areas where melanocytes are found.
The chance of developing Melanoma increases with age, but this disease affects people of all ages. It can occur on any skin surface. In men, melanoma is often found on the trunk (the area between the shoulders and the hips) or the head and neck. In women, it often develops on the lower legs. Melanoma is rare in African Americans and others with dark skin. When it does develop in dark-skinned people, it tends to occur under the fingernails or toenails, or on the palms or soles.
The Cause:
Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays appears to be the most important environmental factor involved in the development of skin cancer. UV rays from artificial sources of light, such as tanning beds and sunlamps, are as dangerous as those from the sun and should also be avoided. Although both tanning and burning can increase a person’s risk for skin cancer, most Americans do not consistently protect themselves from UV ray.
What you can do:
To protect yourself from developing skin cancer or melanoma, avoid exposure to UV rays from the sun and artificial sources of light, such as tanning beds and sunlamps. Though sunscreen may help reduce the chances of developing skin cancer or melanoma, sunscreen is not a substitute for avoiding sun exposure. The sun’s UV radiation is strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Avoid going outside during these hours, and wear protective clothing (such as long sleeves and hats) to reduce your exposure to harmful UV radiation.
Related Links:
www.skincancer.org
Skin Cancer Facts
What to Look For
www.cancer.gov
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Little Red Door Cancer Agency
1801 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317.925.5595
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