Relay For Life

1. Relay For Life Designed by: Scott J. Dawes Megan D. Grant Laura M. Moseley Joshua D. Robins

2. What is Relay For Life? • Raising money for cancer research • Bringing people together to celebrate a good cause • Recognizing survivors

3. Survivor Lap

4. Luminary

5. Fundraisers • These fundraisers were to raise money to help cancer victims • Any kind of fundraiser was welcome • Tug of War • Movie Ticket Raffle • Jail Fund

6. Colleges Against Cancer

7. Shepherd University “ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” -Anatole France When is Colleges Against Cancer coming to Shepherd University? Colleges Against Cancer is expected to be on campus Fall 2006. How can I get involved? If you would like to get involved with Colleges Against Cancer, contact Holly Frye: P.O. Box 3210 Shepherdstown WV, 25443 Phone: (304) 876-5402 E-mail: hfrye@shepherd.edu Colleges Against Cancer Pamphlet Designed By: Megan Grant, Josh Robins, Laura Moseley, and Scott Dawes

8. Did You Know? What it’s all about Strategic Directions American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society in college communities. It is a program designed by and administered by college students from across the country. As a Colleges Against Cancer volunteer, you can gain Important experience that will help you as you begin to look at graduate, law, medical school, or your first job. Advocacy– An advocate is someone who supports or speaks in favor of something, and by taking part in something you believe in, you are participating in advocacy. Cancer affects everyone, and everyone has the potential to help find a cure through advocacy. Cancer Education– Providing education to others on cancer prevention and early detection, can contribute to the development of lifelong habits and decreased risk of cancer. Relay For Life- A time and place to encourage a presence of advocacy, cancer education, and survivorship. Survivorship– Outreach programs, support programs and Society specific programs that are aimed to help improve the survivor’s and/or caregiver’s quality of life are used to help survivors on campus and the local community. • About 5% to 10% of cancers • are hereditary. • Tobacco use, physical • inactivity, obesity, and poor • nutrition are the major • preventable causes of cancer. • Skin cancer is now the most • common cancer in young • people aged 25-29. During the 2004 - 2005 relay year, Shepherd University raised over $23,000 to donate to the American Cancer Society As a Colleges Against Cancer volunteer, you can gain Important experience that will help you as you begin to look at graduate, law, medical school, or your first job. • HPV infections, a sexually • transmitted disease, can lead to cervical cancer. • Among US men, cancer of • the prostate is the second leading cause of cancer death. • Although testicular cancer is actually • rare, overall it is the most common • cancer in males ages 15-35. Luminaries bear written tributes honoring family and friends who have been victims of cancer.

9. Breast CancerAre You Aware? • Purpose • Further promote early detection • 3 Ways you can prevent or reduce risk • Higher levels of physical activity • Breast Cancer Awareness • Pregnancy

10. Early Detection is Key • Statistics of living 20 years after being diagnosed: • Early 1900’s 44% • 2005 64% • Early Detection #1 Reason • Self-examination • Mammograms • Improving Technology

11. Physical Health Working out 4 hours per week reduces risk 37%. • Body fat raises estrogen • The lower your estrogen, the lower your risk. More Exercise=Reduced Body Fat= Reduced Estrogen=Lower Risk of Breast Cancer

12. Awareness & Pregnancy • Colleges & Universities Surveyed • 2004- Less than 50% did NOT think they had anything to worry about • Most women who have or had B.C. did not have any family history. • Having at least one full term pregnancy • Lowers risk 50% • Alpha Feto Protein • Present in 12th week of pregnancy term

13. 1 out of 8 women will developBreast Cancer • Early Detection Works! • Physical Activity • Awareness • Pregnancy Never Count Yourself Out Become Aware!

14. Colorectal Cancer Scott Dawes

15. STATS & INFO • Colorectal (Colon) Cancer is the third most common cancer. • 106,680 new cases of Colorectal Cancer will appear in 2006. 55,170 of who contract this Cancer will perish. • It’s a Cancer that starts in the colon or rectum and generally is seen first through polyps which can be removed easily.

16. Origin of Cancer • Cancer arrives in the cellular form and rapidly produces more cells than are needed called a tumor. The cancer spreads throughout the area and eventually the entire body. • Colon Cancer starts in the colon or rectum and is generally seen first through polyps which can be removed easily before it spreads.

17. Standard Check-ups for high and low risk adults • We as college students still have twenty to thirty years to go before our first check up which is recommended at 50 for lower risk patients. • If you have a history of Colon Cancer that would constitute a higher risk factor so I would suggest getting tested around 40. • If you are of Jewish decent or African American it’s said that you will have a higher rate of risk (no joke).

18. Nutrition suggestions for prevention • High fats from animal sources, red meat, processed meats raise your individual risk for Colon Cancer. • Food from plant sources such as fruits, vegetables, beans and cereals decrease your overall risk.

19. Skin Cancer Joshua D. Robins

20. Types of Skin Cancer • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) • 80% of all skin cancers will be BCC • Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) • 16% of all skin cancers will be SCC • Melanoma • 4% of all skin cancers diagnosed will be Melanoma • Non-melanoma • These cancers take up 1% of all diagnosed skin cancers

21. Can I get Skin Cancer? • Everyone has a chance of getting skin or any other type of cancer • Different races have more chance of getting different types and in different spots • African Americans have more chance of getting cancer underneath their finger nail and toe nails • Caucasians are more likely to get skin cancer in places that are more noticeable

22. Can I get Skin Cancer? (Cont.) • Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays • Hereditary • Pail Skin, Light Colored Eyes, Red or Blonde Hair • Burn Easily • Freckle when Exposed to Sunlight

23. Prevention • Sunscreen when Outside • Knowing how to detect Skin Cancer • Wearing Protective clothing • Staying out of the sun between 10 am and 4 pm when the sunlight is the strongest

24. Cancer Prevention • Cancer accounts for nearly a quarter of deaths in the U.S. each year • Cancer is largely related to lifestyle and therefore is preventable in most cases • Studies have shown that a healthy diet and regular exercise are key factors in the prevention of cancer

25. Healthy Diet • Research suggests nearly 35% of all cancers are related to poor diet and obesity • Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day • Eat several servings of whole grain breads and cereals each day • Stick to lean meats and low-fat dairy products

26. Important Cancer Fighting Foods • Tomatoes • lower your overall risk by 40% • Broccoli • “crown jewel of nutrition” • Garlic and Onions • slow the growth of cancer cells • Whole Grains • exert protective effects against 17 types of cancer

27. Exercise • According to some research 5% of all cancers are related to lack of exercise • Adults should incorporate moderate activity of at least 30 minutes into their daily routine • Obesity increases circulating levels of hormones such as estrogen and insulin that can stimulate cancer growth

28. Conclusion “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will educate his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” Thomas Edison

29. Pros of Relay For Life • Extremely good cause • Saves lives • Good Time • Exercise

30. Cons of Relay For Life • Bad Memories • Long night • Unpredictable Weather

31. The Experience • It was rewarding knowing that we were helping save lives • We raised over $40,000 • More than WVU by almost $10,000 • We encourage all to help out with this amazing event Rain or Shine the show goes on!