lilyjohn Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I sent this letter to our local newspaper editorial page. I don't know if the will print it but I had to at least try. Lillian When think pink month is gone Everywhere I go I see pink. There are collection cups at stores and banners reminding us to think pink for Breast Cancer awareness. Even M&M's made a pink candy to help support the cause. As a woman I find that very reassuring. At the same time it leaves me disturbed. Last year we were two weeks into November when I saw a collection cup at the grocery store. It was Lung Cancer Awareness month but they were still collecting for Breast Cancer. As someone who has lost two very special loved ones to Lung Cancer I want to remind people. We need more than stop smoking ads in November we need to educate people. I had thought that with so many prominate people dying of Lung Cancer this past two years that things would change. When will someone set up and take notice that Lung Cancer is not just a smokers disease? I don't deny smoking can cause Lung Cancer but it is NOT the only cause. People who don't smoke and are not exposed to tobacco smoke and get Lung Cancer are usually diagnosed in the latest stages simply because even the doctors have the same mind set!! This year let's see a difference! Let people know that even non smokers are at risk and should keep up with their lung health. Let's see those collection cups out there for Lung Cancer raising money for more research. No one deserves Lung Cancer, not even those who smoke. If that stigma can be removed then maybe someday we will see a difference. More women die of Lung Cancer than Breast Cancer. More people die of Lung Cancer than Colon, Prostrate and Breast Cancer combined. Yet we are asked to vote for a tax on tobacco when those cancers get double the money Lung Cancer would. Lung Cancer is the last item listed to recieve those funds. Don't you think it is time we make a change? Lillian A Duplantis French Gulch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 You rock!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Lillian, Wonderful letter! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hey Lillian, You go girl! Wonderful letter, hope it gets published! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Way to go Lily, very nice job on the letter. I hope it gets published. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Great letter Lily. But in Minnesota it appears that Think Pink Month is Every Month! Keep up the good work! Sooner or later SOMEONE will hear us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 I got confirmation. My letter will be published in our local paper. It is a start and I sure hope someone pays attention. We just need so much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Great news, Lily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 You just gave me a WONDERFUL idea!! Way to go! I'm glad they're going to publish it! Wooohooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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