2016 RELAY FOR LIFE
OF
SOUTH LANE COUNTY
STEERING COMMITTEE
Event Experience Chair:
Sabina Johnson
Jo
Event Fundraising/Registration/Sponsor Chair: Treselle Emery
E
Survivorship
vorship & Caregiver Chair:
Ginny Hanson,
Hanson Betty
Heine, Rhonda
a Heine
Logistics:
ics:
Lillian C
Creech
Publicity
ity Chair
Brianna Clement
Cl
ASC/CAN:
CAN:
Deidre Simones
Si
Mission
on Delivery:
Deidre Simones
Si
Kidzone
ne Chair
Amy Clement
Cl
ACS Staff Partner:
Lynlee Young
Lane County Local
Impact Report
Since 1946, ACS has invest more
than $4.3 billion in cancer research.
ACS is currently funding 787
research grants nationwide, totaling
$4 million. This includes eleven
research grants in Oregon, totaling
$3,848,000 million.
In 2014, ACS fulfi lled more than 1
million requests for information via
the phone, email and online chats.
In 2015, ACS provided services to
465 patients and caregivers in Lane
County. Of those, 282 were newly
diagnosed and 32 were uninsured
or on Medicaid.
82 women were served through
the Look Good…Feel Better
program to help women maintain
their appearance while undergoing
cancer treatment.
279 one way trips were made with
Road to Recovery by volunteer-
operated transportation bringing
patients to and from treatment.
Provided 78 nights of free or
reduced cost lodging to Lane
County patients traveling long
distance to treatment.
big brands. LITTLE PRICES.
Save up to 60% (or more)
Our stores are independently owned and
operated by families who live in the community.
Ed & Kori Sowa
Independent Owners/Operators
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HOW YOUR DOLLARS MAKE
A DIFFERENCE
With your help, we aren't just
fi ghting one type of cancer -
we're fi ghting for every birthday
threatened by every cancer in every
community.
By investing in groundbreaking
research, we're getting results that
help us better understand cancer
causes and cures.
We help you take steps to prevent
cancer or fi nd it at its earliest, most
treatable stage.
We're here 24 hours a day, seven
days a week to help people with
cancer and their familes, offering
reliable cancer information and free
services, like transportation to/from
treatment.
Through our advocacy affi liate the
American Cancer Society Cancer
Action Network (ACS CAN), we
work with lawnmakers everywhere
to make the world a healthier place
to live.
Offered 164 wigs and gift items,
such as scarves and hats to Lane
County residents.
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Manufacturer of
High Grade Domestic
and Export Douglas
Fir Lumber
LANDSCAPE & BUILDING MATERIALS
541-942-0168
Open 7 days a week!
79149 N. River Road
P.O. Box 547
Cottage Grove, OR
541-942-4664
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