2018 Paint paper pink

2018 Paint the Paper Pink Lincoln Daily News October 2018 Page 119 again we were surprised, even shocked, by how many were there beside us, ready to help. In 2018, breast cancer will be the number one diagnosed cancer in the country and in our state. However, thanks to research and advances in treatment and medications, it will not be the number one “cause of death” cancer in our state. A century ago, a diagnoses of cancer of nearly any kind was an assumed death sentence, but today it is not. More people are surviving every day. While sometimes it appears that advances in treatment come slowly, they are none-the- less coming. Research into the causes, preventions, and cures of any disease costs money, money that this year people like you helped to raise through your generosity. The $7,250 that has been collected thus far by the Friends and Family Relay team will go to the American Cancer Society. The society uses those funds to provide research grants to hospitals around the country, including several in Illinois, who are working to find that big cure. The Society also offers services to those who are in battle. From assistance with hotel stays, transportation to treatments, and offering emotional support through their hotlines and support groups, the society looks at each person individually and provides what is needed for the given situation. The dollars raised in October will go to help people here in our community. So, as we wrap up this month of breast cancer awareness, we want to thank the community for the memories. Thanks for all you have done to help raise awareness for breast cancer, thanks for stepping up and being counted as one who has compassion for those who are battling this disease. Thanks for opening up those wallets and contributing to a very worthy cause. While we all have memories to make in the future, the memories we at LDN have made in this past month will always be priceless to us. So, to sum it all up … thanks for the memories. God bless you all!