By Guest Blogger Julie Lubeck-Hofer, LFCAA Board Member
What if you could personally help find cancer causes or cures? What if your involvement, and that research, ultimately leads to eliminate cancer as a major health problem for this and future generations? What if you could make it so just one family never had to hear the words “you have cancer?”
You have the opportunity to join nearly 100,000 other Americans who have signed up to be part of historical research that may help determine what things in our lives might prevent cancer, to help this and future generations.
Lamaze Family Center has joined forces with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to provide kid’s activities during enrollment in this important research on Saturday, June 25.
At Relay for Life of Ann Arbor, the American Cancer Society will be enrolling participants for their newest research study, the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). Once enrolled, a participant’s 20-30 year commitment to the study will involve completing periodic follow-up surveys.
I will definitely be enrolling! I lost my mother to cancer 7 years ago. When your loved one is diagnosed with cancer you’re willing to do anything. Giving a blood sample and filling out questionnaires is nothing. I would enroll over and over again if they’d let me.
Individuals may choose to participate if they are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study, are between the ages of 30 and 65 years old and have never been diagnosed with cancer. If you are a cancer survivor, please help spread the word and encourage family members and friends to enroll.
I am thrilled to be involved in both organizations and participate in this event. We see amazing support for this study in our community. This is a personal way you and I can FIGHT BACK against cancer.
Hope to see you there!
Julie Lubeck-Hofer, Lamaze Board Member and Relay for Life of Ann Arbor Promotions Chair
