Relay For Life of Tioga County March 16, 2011 Owego Treadway Inn MISSION FUEL – Where does the money go? Celebrating More Birthdays

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 2 Do you know? 1.What is the name of the program that helps with Appearance-related Effects of Treatment?

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 3 Do you know? 2. What is the name of the program that lets you talk one-on-one with a trained volunteer about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment?

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 4 Do you know? 3. What is the name of the program that offers free classes for adults with cancer and their loved ones? Doctors, nurses, social workers, and other experts teach the classes.

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 5 Do you know? 4. What is the name of the program that a man with prostate cancer might meet someone else going through the same treatment?

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 6 Do you know? 5. What is the free online community created by and for people with cancer and their families?

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 7 Do you know? 6. What is the name of the place that offers people with cancer and their families a free, temporary place to stay when their best hope for quality care may be far from home?

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 8 Do you know? 7. What is the name of the program that is made up of volunteer drivers who use their own cars to take cancer patients to and from their treatments?

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 9 Do you know? 8. What is the number you can call for cancer information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 days a year?

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 10 Do you know? 9. What is the name of the magalog (or catalzine) that is full of helpful articles and a line of products made for women fighting cancer such as wigs, hairpieces, breast forms, bras, hats, turbans, swimwear and accessories?

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 11 Do you know? 10. What is the url of the website for the American Cancer Society where you can find information regarding support and treatment, the latest research and other cancer related information?

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 12 Do you know? 1.What is the name of the program that helps with Appearance-related Effects of Treatment? Answer: Look Good…Feel Better has volunteer cosmetologists come and teach you how to apply makeup, wigs and other head coverings. All free of charge.

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 13 Do you know? 2. What is the name of the program that lets you talk one-on-one with a trained volunteer about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment? ANSWER: Reach to Recovery volunteers are breast cancer survivors, so they know the fear and worry that comes with a diagnosis.

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 14 Do you know? 3. What is the name of the program that offers free education classes for adults with cancer and their loved ones? ANSWER: I CAN COPE. Doctors, nurses, social workers, and other experts teach the classes which help you learn about cancer, treatments, pain management and more.

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 15 Do you know? 4. What is the name of the program that a man with prostate cancer might meet someone else going through the same treatment? ANSWER: MAN TO MAN. Volunteers hold free monthly meetings where men support each other and exchange information as they are going through their treatment and beyond.

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 16 Do you know? 5. What is the free online community created by and for people with cancer and their families? ANSWER: CANCER SURVIVORS NETWORK. It is a place where people can find hope and inspiration from other who have ‘been there’.

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 17 Do you know? 6. What is the name of the place that offers people with cancer and their families a free, temporary place to stay when their best hope for quality care may be far from home? ANSWER: HOPE LODGE. Provides a nurturing, home-like environment where patients and caregivers can stay.

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 18 Do you know? 7. What is the name of the program that is made up of volunteer drivers who use their own cars to take cancer patients to and from their treatments? ANSWER: ROAD TO RECOVERY

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 19 Do you know? 8. What is the number you can call for cancer information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 days a year? ANSWER: ACS

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 20 Do you know? 9. What is the name of the magalog (or catalzine) that is full of helpful articles and a line of products made for women fighting cancer such as wigs, hairpieces, breast forms, bras, hats, turbans, swimwear and accessories? ANSWER: ‘tlc’

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 21 Do you know? 10. What is the url of the website for the American Cancer Society where you can find information regarding support and treatment, the latest research and other cancer related information? ANSWER:

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 22 Did you know? Did you know it took Relay For Life 17 years to raise its first BILLION dollars? Then it only took 3 more years to raise its second BILLION! That’s 2 BILLION $$$ to help people right here in our community stay well, get well, find cures and fight back!

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 23 STAY WELL! Some examples of how ACS is helping us STAY WELL – Helping people quit smoking Producing guidelines for proper nutrition and fitness Education

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 24 GET WELL! Some examples of how ACS is helping us GET WELL – Access to information via the call center Web site – Patient Navigator Patient Programs

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 25 FIND CURES! The ACS had a hand in nearly every major cancer breakthrough – Helped identify the link between smoking and lung cancer Developing drugs to treat leukemia and breast cancer Funded 44 Nobel Prize winners Research – CPS-3

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 26 FIGHT BACK! Nearly 70% of the US is now covered by a smoke free law thanks to ACS CAN Thanks to ACS CAN we have helped pass laws to cove life saving screening & treatments 1 in every 100 Americans participates in Relay For Life in one of 5,000 events around the world!

3/16/2011Mission Fuel – Where does the money go? 27 PRIZE TIME! Scores for number of correct answers – 10 – Mission Marvel-est!!!! 9 – Mission Mavel-er 8 – Mission Marvel 7- Savviest Student 6 – Savvier Student 5 – Savvy Student 4 – Semi Savvy 3 – Average Achiever 2 – Knowledge Novice 1 – Resource Rebel