Facts About Cancer

Cancer can be a deadly disease. One in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. This disease has already affected many of us either personally or through friends or family.

The good news is there is something we can do to fight this disease. Two-thirds of cancer deaths could be prevented through healthy living. To help us battle this disease and give support to cancer patients and survivors get ready to lace up those gym shoes!

Stamp Out Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Next Level Health & Fitness is hosting their second-annual Stamp Out Cancer 5K run/walk. The event begins and ends at Blossom Heath Waterfront Park on the Nautical Mile. All are encouraged to participate in this community event. So get ready to get those bodies moving for a good cause.

Things to know:

• Parking is at Blossom Heath Waterfront Park , from where participants will be shuttled to Next Level Health & Fitness to begin the run/walk.
• Cancer survivors are welcome to come and walk the One Mile Survivor run/walk
• A celebratory picnic with refreshments will be provided after the run/walk at Blossom Heath Park.
• The sign up fee for the run/walk is $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event.

Recruit teams of office members, families, friends, and neighbors or just come by yourself. By registering before August 28, 2008 you can secure a loved one’s name in the memorial section of the T-shirt.

Sponsor sheets are also available for those willing to raise money for this worthy cause. For those unable to participate, you can show your support by making a monetary donation or becoming a volunteer.

Donate/Volunteer

To sign up for the event or to make a donation online, you can....

• complete our registration/contribution form
• download, then mail a printable donation form

Printable forms can be mailed to:
Susan Patricca
Van Elslander Cancer Center
19229 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Thank you in advance for your support.