Relay for Life is a cause and event that is very near and dear to my heart. I lost my grandma to cancer when I was in 5th grade and Stephen just recently lost his grandpa to cancer as well. Cancer runs in my family so I feel very strongly about cancer research, treatment, cures, and prevention. It could save a friend, family member, or even me.
There are over 200 different types of cancer. You can develop one or more type(s) of cancer in ANY organ or part of your body. Despite the numerous different types, cancers can be broadly grouped into types depending on the tissues they develop from/in. Here are the groups:
Carcinomas, the most common types of cancer, arise from the cells that cover external and internal body surfaces. Lung, breast, and colon are the most frequent cancers of this type.
Sarcomas are cancers arising from cells found in the supporting tissues of the body such as bone, cartilage, fat, connective tissue and muscle.
Lymphomas are cancers that arise in the lymph nodes and tissues of the body's immune system.
Leukaemias are cancers of the immature blood cells that grow in the bone marrow and tend to accumulate in large numbers in the bloodstream.
Adenomas are tumours that come from glandular tissue like the thyroid, the pituitary gland the adrenal gland. They are often benign.
There are often prefixs to those tissue groups that describe the exact type of cell the cancer origionates from. Some of the prefixs include:
Adeno- = gland
Chondro- = cartilage
Erythro- = red blood cell
Haemangio- = blood vessels
Hepato- = liver
Lipo- = fat
Lympho- = white blood cell
Melano- = pigment cell
Myelo- = bone marrow
Myo- = muscle
Osteo- = bone
My favorite fundraiser is Relay for Life. The country is divided into 13 different regions and each region has their base offices. Those offices decide where and when events are going to be held and they provide information and supplies and they are always available to aid with problems or questions. I have participated in five Relay for Life events throughout my lifetime and have loved every second of the fundraising, preperation, and the event in itself.
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Relay for Life is a wonderful and caring organization. They put on amazing events that always bring in large crowds. They have a way with bringing the public in and getting everyone to pitch in for such a caring goal.
ReplyDeleteI have also been involved with 4 Relay for Life events so far in my life. I have walked for my Great Grandma, one of my best friends, and for all of those who suffer from cancer every day. I hope a cure is discovered soon.
I also feel that Relay of Life is a great organization. They really care for people that have cancer or for families that have a loved one that has or had cancer.
ReplyDeleteI have had many people in my life that have had cancer. I actually lost a really good friend of mine in 10th grade to cancer. My aunt also had cancer but has been cancer free for the last 3 years.
But when talking about public relations, Relay for Life does a great job getting their name out their. good post!