Karma1976 Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 You know how there are emails that get forwarded around for other cancer awareness months. Does anyone know if there is one for Lung Cancer already?? If not maybe we can come up with one?? We can maybe compile some links and info to go on it. I have a friend who does graphics so maybe i can ask her to come up with a nice clear ribbon for it? Just a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I think it's a wonderful idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Yes please! It's a great idea and an easy one for everyone to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted November 8, 2004 Author Share Posted November 8, 2004 So what exact info should we include? I think it would be great to get the info out. You can even email it to news media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 You know awhile ago Sandy did one that was great and I sent it out to everyone. Maybe she could help you? It had pictures of members etc. I will try to see if I can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Ry if you find what you did, i would love to send it also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Hey I just read about 600 of Sandy's posts but I found it! This is the one she did to give you an idea. Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:53 pm Post subject: Putting faces to the disease..... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Okay gang - check this out: www.iibiz.com/lcsc.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 That is nice. I might come up with my own i guess I really want it to be one of those mass emails that even comes back to me! Which of all the site do you guys think that has most up to date facts and info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 http://www.lungcancer.org/champions/education/main.htm hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 Thank you katie! yeah i want to come up with a visually appealing email chain for lung cancer awareness Month. I am suprised there isn't one yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 Oh my I have an idea that might work really well!!!! Well not sure we can do it but that wonderful wonderful photo montage (had enya playing to it, but not sure if that would be allowed) Maybe use that (if people would allow it) and send the link via mass emails. with facts popping up in between pictures of our loved ones and people on this board (if people agree) and then at the end have the ribbon and a November lung cancer awareness month..maybe at the beginning state lung cancer awareness month? Is this possible or is this just a crazy vision? I just want it to get out there and touch people and make them think, make them act!!!! We can give them a link to this, and other sites also!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejpritz Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 you guys have no idae how many people Janine likes to email to. If anyone can get the word out its her! Hey Janine, let me know if I can help out, Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 haha Hello erin!! Yes I have QUITE the email list!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejpritz Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 yes you do. I have a pretty good one now too, so I am ready. Now all of our friends will have to get it twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 What a great idea! I am all for it. I have a pretty long email list, too. Let me know if I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I sent this out: All these beautiful people Some still with us Some passed on, Mothers and fathers Sons and daughters Husbands and wives, Ask you to try To identify their plague: It kills more men each year Than prostate cancer, It kills more women each year Than breast cancer, It kills three times more people Per year than AIDS. Yet there aren't any public outcries, There aren't any celebrity sponsors, There aren't any fund raising marches. The government allocates it 1/9th of Funds to research as it does to other diseases, Although they've made billions off its sources. These people have to endure "Second class citizen" status from doctors, And horrible fatality rates. Have you figured it out yet? Lung Cancer is a merciless Killer.... To stop the death of innocent people, scientists need more funding. We also must stop blaming the victims of this horrible disease. Please help to see that lung cancer gets the research funding and attention necessary to put an end to it's killing rampage! Please help by forwarding this message to everyone on your email list to raise awareness for lung cancer awareness month. People must be aware that lung cancer is not just a disease of long time smokers. It is attacking more and more young non smokers. It is also a disease that NO ONE deserves. It is a vicious killer and robs families of young mothers and fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles -any valuable relationship. Please help spread the word that we will no longer tolerate shoving the number one cancer killer in the closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Lisa, May I plagarize? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Here is what I sent to my media folks. Hope this helps ... Hello, My name is.... (Insert your name) I am a member of Lung Cancer Support Community. I am writing to you because November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and I really need your help. My story began when...... (Insert your profile here) We had little hope or emotional support when we started on this journey. We searched for some, but there seemed to be none. We found LCSC online and today we have almost 1,600 active members nationwide and over 3 million visitors a month on our website. (lchelp.com) Offering support and informaiton as well as research and advocacy initiatives. We have also an oncologist on board and medical professionals as well, all on a voluntary basis! Unlike breast cancers and other diseases, lung cancer gets little recognition and is considered the invisible disease. (Our designated ribbon is clear.) No one really wants to talk about it and the stigma attached to lung cancer and smoking is very prevelant. What people don't realize is that over HALF of folks diagnosed with lung cancer are non smokers and never smokers! The stigma that those that are diagnosed with lung cancer "asked for" or deserve the disease is just absurd. Lung Cancer kills more each year than breast, colon and pancreatic cancers COMBINED! There is little to no funding for LC research and there is no early detection testing. Combine that fact with the fact that there are really no symptoms of the disease is why 85% of those dx. with LC are dx. in the latest stages and die within a few months of learning they have the disease. We need more folks in your position to help the public become aware that everyone is at risk for lung cancer. The simple act of getting a chest x-ray every year with your yearly physicals can save your life. By catching the disease in it's earliest stages, you have a greater chance at survival. Please consider doing a story on lung cancer. You could help us save a life. Thanks for your time and again I hope your paper can do a piece on lung cancer for Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Many Blessings, ---NAME--- www.lchelp.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Thank you thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Thanks -- I'm sending out something tomorrow morning to lots and lots of people, many of whom I know will forward it to more and more people. Let's get this thing rolling! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 Is there anyway we can use that picture montage? I think people visually would be really recetive to that when they see the faces of people who are affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Here's another site that suggests ways to get the word out also. Maybe you can add that link to the e-mail also. http://lcam.org (Lung Cancer Awareness Month / LCAM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Karma1976, Pm SandyS about the photo montage, I am sure she got everyone's permission when she set it up. I don't think she's seen this thread or she would have responded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The picture montage is a great Idea, however it was 2.5 meg in its entirity and for people on dialup connections, it would most likely anger them in waiting for the email to download each time. If you wanted to include the link to it, feel free.... Link - http://lchelp.com/community/Movie1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 oh thank you thank you thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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