Support for Breast Cancer Events

Greetings from the West Coast!

The Pink Crusader is kicking into high gear as October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, looms around the corner. As always, it is the commitment of this blogger (and 3-time survivor) to alert you to special events which promote research, education and awareness. Please take note of the following events in Houston, Texas, and join me in spreading the word to others.

Until next time, take care and stay well.

Love & BIG HUG

EVENT #1

The M. D. Anderson Network's 21st Annual Patient and Care Giver Conference, "Living with, Through, and Beyond Cancer."
Featuring Guest Speaker, Hoda Kotb, NBC Co-Anchor "Today Show."
September 10 - 12, 2009
Houston Marriott Westchase
2900 Briarpark Drive
Houston, Texas
Call 713-792-2553
or 800-345-6324
Online Registration still available: www.mdanderson.org/patientconference

EVENT #2

Special Fund Raising event for Dr. Anthony Lucci, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
on Thursday, August 27th, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Dr. Lucci will be discussing a recent discovery which identifies cancer cells before they travel through the bloodstream to attack other organs. He and his research team are preparing to test several promising drugs that would kill the identified cancer cells before they advance to other parts of the body. The results of this research could potentially forever change the way patients are treated, as well as save many lives. Please save the date and lend your financial support to help Dr. Lucci move forward with his research.

This event, including the reception, will be hosted by Emma Jacobs, in her home. (You may remember Emma as the spunky gal who brought the musical "Unbeatable" to the Houston stage last year.) There will be an open bar, with food, generously provided by John Sheely with Mockingbird Bistro. Valet parking will be available. Seating is limited, so please RSVP with Emma at emmajacobs@comcast.net

For those of you who cannot attend and would like to make a donation, please make check payable to: Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation, and mail to: 206 Terrace Drive, Houston, Texas 77007


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