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The Hummingbird Times
The Official Newsletter of The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundation
Volume 2, Issue 3                                                                        May 2009
Fact of the Month
 
Congress earmarks funding within the Centers for Disease Control for specific cancers.
 
The CDC budget for FY07 included $201 million for breast and cervical cancer initiatives, $13.9 million for prostate cancer, and $14.4 million for colon cancer.
 
The CDC budget for FY07 included $0 for lung cancer initiatives.
 
Lung Cancer Needs
a Paddling!
Saturday, May 02 at 9:30 AM
 
Be part of a fleet of canoes paddling down the Chattahoochee River to help raise awareness and find a cure for lung cancer!
 

 
The participants will be shuttled to Garrard Landing where, after a quick lesson, they will set off down the Hooch to enjoy the serenity of the water, the forested banks, and the curious wildlife.
 
The party will break for a picnic lunch on the shoals and have the opportunity to wade through the water. The adventurous can swing from a rope over the river.
  
Learn more, including how to register, here.
 
2009 Calendars
Clearance Sale!
 
We have a very small amount of our 2009 Watercolors by Joan wall calendars left.
 
You can get one today for the clearance price of only $10 - while supplies last!
 
Patient Voices:
Lung Cancer
 
An excellent New York Times interactive feature on lung cancer can be found here.
 
Breath of Hope
 
Lung Cancer:  The Invisible Disease  is an hour-long documentary seeking to educate the public about lung cancer – in particular non-small cell lung cancer.
 
It is currently airing on PBS.  Click here for air times and dates.  You can also order the DVD here.
 
Assoicates Program
 
Click here to learn how you can help our our foundation while shopping on Amazon.com
...at no additonal cost to you!
 
Inspirations
 
If you would like to add anyone to this list, please e-mail gaetafoundation@gmail.com.
 
Lung Cancer News
 
Be sure to check out our web site’s Lung Cancer News section, including our news feed to stay up-to-date on all lung cancer news.
Ask Kristal
New Feature!
 
We are very grateful to foundation supporter Kristal Weaver Allen for offering her expertise to our web site.  Kristal is a molecular geneticist by trade and has offered to answer questions that visitors to our web site may have regarding lung cancer.

 
Her specific areas of expertise is the genetic aspects of cancer and how certain specific treatments can be tailored to the specific DNA.  Kristal can also help interpret most scientific jargon in professional and scientific papers and she is a good resource for questions about clinical trials.

So, if you or a loved one are fighting lung cancer and have a question that you think Kristal could answer, send us and e-mail with "Ask Kristal" in the subject line.  All names will be kept confidential and anonymous.

Thanks again to Kristal Weaver Allen for this generous service!
 
A Night for Suzanne
June 23rd
***Note the new date.***
 
Are you single and live in the Los Angeles area?  Do you know someone who is?
 
It's LA Speed Dating - UK Style!

Mingle, mix and match at casually chic speed dating events. Come get a little cheeky at one of SpeedLA Dating's wonderfully flirtatious Lock & Key Events in an atmosphere just your speed with SpeedLA Dating.

No whistles and name tags here!

Most speed dating parties are a bit like being at a college job fair. Complete with a stop watch, name tags, whistles and a footie captain yelling "times up" in your face! SpeedLA Dating does things a wee bit differently. They incorporate the wonderful British sense of humor, the open attitude towards all things fun, and a flair for being cheeky!

June 23rd 2009, "A Night for Suzanne", will be a night for love and a night to give back.  It will be a very special evening dedicated to all those who have been affected by cancer, or who have lost someone close to them from the disease. 
 
A victim of lung cancer in 2003, Suzanne was extremely close to the owners of SpeedLA Dating.  This will be a night to celebrate Suzanne's life and all those that were taken far too soon.

 

At this May 12th event, SpeedLA Dating is donating their hosts, their make-up artists, the venue, the appetizers and, of course, their Marley prize so that 100% of your donation goes straight to The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundation.  Same great fun, same charming hosts, same gorgeous nibbles and same cheeky fun!  Learn more here.