JGLCF Supports LCA Georgia
Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) is a national organization based in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to reversing decades of stigma and neglect by empowering lung cancer patients, elevating awareness, and changing health policy. The LCA is working hard to get Congress to adequately fund lung cancer research and to allow lung cancer patients access to the same level of care as patients of other diseases.
The Georgia chapter, led by Ed and Linda Levitt, supports this effort by focussing on the Georgia State Legislature. Its work has been applauded by Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), who wrote and passed S.R.620 supporting Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The Chapter also secured a proclamation from Governor Sonny Perdue declaring November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Georgia.
Thanks to generous donations from our supporters, The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundation was able to give $5,000 to the Georgia chapter of the Lung Cancer Alliance earlier this year. We are very proud to have done so and again thank those who support our foundation.
Lung Cancer Alliance - Georgia has earmarked our donation for the Atlanta Lung Cancer Run and Walk...
...the 4th Annual Atlanta Lung Cancer Awareness Run & Walk is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at the Concourse in Dunwoody (near Perimeter Mall).
Presented by Saint Joseph’s Hospital and the Lung Cancer Alliance – Georgia, the Run & Walk is fun for the whole family and a great way to raise awareness, to educate, and to support the cause.
As the date approaches and registration is opened, our web site will be updated with more details, including how you can register with our team, “Jogging for Joan”.
At age 63, Joan Gaeta picked up a paintbrush for the first time in her life.
Aside from a few watercolor classes, she was predominately self-taught. It is a testament to her talent and dedication that we were able to auction off "Shades of Evening" at our inaugural fund raiser.
2009 Wall Calendars featuring her artwork will be available soon. Additionally, we will have stationery (note cards, holiday cards) availalbe for purchase. All proceeds will help our foundation spread the word and raise awareness.
To inquire, please contact Theresa Andretta at tga1210@bellsouth.net.
You can also check out www.watercolorsbyjoan.org for updates when they are available - and to preview some of Joan's work.
Friends of Joan
Our foundation was established in honor of Joan Gaeta. However, as the #1 cancer killer in the world, it goes without saying that lung cancer touches the lives of millions of people.
Our web site also offers profiles of lung cancer survivors, victims, and their families...and how this disease has impacted them. This is provided as a way to honor loved ones lost, to encourage those who are fighting the disease, and to put faces and stories behind the statistics.
If you have a story or anecdote that you'd like to share, or if you would just like to honor a loved one, please contact us at gaetafoundation@gmail.com.
Web Site 3.0
www.forjoan.org, our redesigned web site, launched in July and is chock full of information, including facts about the disease, the benefits of early detection, ways you can help the cause, and much more. Visit us often!
(Hey! What's with the hummingbird, anyway?)