niececola Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Hi, Some of you may remember that I have volunteered with the Thomas G. Labrecque Foundation in NYC the past two years. The foundation sponsors a lung cancer run/walk in Central Park in April. I have included the website if you would like to learn more about them. http://www.tglfoundation.com/ The reason why I am reaching out to all of you today is to get some help re: petitions and lung cancer funding. It would be of a great help if anyone has ideas on what should be said in the petition. Also, I want to be clear on lung cancer funding and how the funding process works. When the Foundation put out petitions two years ago, one walker commented that the decision on funding had already been made, so basically the petition was addressing a mute point. I am trying to help them out, they are a great organization and putting forward a good fight against lung cancer, but they are still young and looking to come up with some powerful ways to help and make a difference. I am hoping (and know) that they are very knowledgeable people here who can help me out and give me some good ideas. Thanks!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Denise, I can't think of anything helpful, but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate the work you are doing. This is such an important topic, and I wish I could articulate it for you. Thanks so much for your endeavors! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Hi Denise, You go girl Below are links to two petitions I found on line. http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/invol ... tition.php http://www.womenagainstlungcancer.org/p ... /index.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Way to go! Good luck with this. Email me some info on it and I'll sponsor you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I don't know very much on this subject, but one thing I do know is that the group who raises the funds gets to determine how those funds are used by the recipients. And it is my understanding that unless the donors specifically indicate in very clear written language that the funds are to be used for research in the areas of treatment for the disease and it's side effects then most of the funds donated to Lung Cancer Research are used to support Smoking Cessation programs and studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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