When the man who is keeping you cancer-free asks for help, the response requires no hesitation. My amazing oncologist Dr. George Fisher is that man. And the help he’s asking for combines two of my favorite things: raising money for cancer research and of course, politics.
To that end, I have joined the Host Committee and am a Table Captain for the 2009 “Bay Area Research Breakfast.” It’s a benefit for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). ACS CAN is the non-profit, non-partisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. We’re dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, working to support policies that will make cancer research a top national priority.
Cancer research is the engine behind our ongoing progress in the fight to defeat cancer. Research offers hope to millions of people who face cancer – both for better treatments, enhanced opportunities to prevent and detect the disease early and improve quality of life for people touched by cancer. But like those experiencing cancer, those who conduct lifesaving cancer research need an advocate to fight on their behalf. ACS CAN is that voice!
To forward the goals of ACS CAN, the ACS CAN “2009 Bay Area Research Breakfast” will take place on July 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. at the Oracle Conference Center in Redwood Shores. World-renowned cancer researcher Dr. Mina Bissell, from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will be our keynote speaker. Dr. Bissell is the 2008 American Cancer Society National Medal of Honor recipient. But the best part about coming is that you’ll get to meet Dr. Fisher!!!
Please support and attend this wonderful event as a guest at my table. Of course if you live outside of the area, I’m sure that they would still be happy to take your donation. During the event, all guests will be asked to support ACS CAN at the highest level possible with a suggested minimum of $100.
In addition, they are also looking for sponsors and several of my dear friends have stepped up to the plate. (Thank you Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroads!) If that is of interest to you or your company, I would love to talk with you about it.
Please let me know if you will be able to support this magnificent effort and join me at my table. I am very concerned about filling my table – so please please please come!
I know that a breakfast meeting is hard, but isn’t it worth it to wake up to cure cancer?!
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