A fundraising event to sow the seeds of cancer research, education and advocacy

Sunday, June 2, 2013, 5-7 p.m.
Indoor Club, TCF Bank Stadium, 420 23rd Avenue SE, Minneapolis, Minn.

Special Guest Host: James Denton

June 2, National Cancer Survivors Day, is also the launch date for Ruth Bachman's new book, Growing Through the Narrow Spots." Please join Ruth Bachman and James Denton for this fun an inspirational evening. This will be the first annual event in the Twin Cities in honor of "National Cancer Survivors Day" - a celebration of survivors, their families and support networks.The evening will include musical and meaningful entertainment accompanied by wine and appetizers.

Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit a number of worthy organizations whose missions fund cancer research, education, and advocacy.

Ticket Price: $50/person.

For more information: ruth@ruthbachman.com; 612-770-1010

The 2nd Annual RE/MAX Results AttaBoy Ride is a one-day, fundraising bicycle Ride to raise money in support of the fight against men's cancers. The Ride is open for men, women and children. This is a ride, not a race - all ages and abilities welcome. The Ride takes place on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, MN). Visit the website for more details.

Saturday, June 22, 2013, Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul, Minn.

The Children's Cancer Research Fund's athletic fundraising event includes a 10K and 5K run, a 5K walk and a kids' fun run. Visit http://www.childrenscancer.org/timetofly/ for more information and to register.

Save the date for the Varsity Team Rally III, Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 6-9 pm. The event will be held in the new Cancer/Cardiovascular Building in the Biomedical Discovery District.

A cancer nurse is available via phone and e-mail to answer your questions about cancer and clinical trials. The Masonic Cancer Center provides a toll-free telephone line for residents of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin: 1-888-CANCER MN (1-888-226-2376)

If you live in the Twin Cities metro area or outside of the toll-free calling area, you may call: 612-624-2620. You may also e-mail your questions to: ccinfo@umn.edu.

The goal of the information line is to help provide answers to questions that will assist you in making decisions about cancer care. Here are examples of information and assistance provided by the Cancer Information Line:

• Finding a physician at the University of Minnesota.
• General information about cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment
• Clinical trials available for specific cancers at the University of Minnesota as well as other local and national clinical trials
• Cancer services available at clinics and hospitals affiliated with the University of Minnesota
• Finding area support groups

Patient appointments: Contact the University of Minnesota Physicians Masonic Cancer Clinic, 612-625-5411, with questions about appointments.

The Minnesota Cancer Alliance (MCA) is a coalition of health care organizations, community-based groups, and volunteers that created and is now implementing Cancer Plan Minnesota. The plan provides a comprehensive and cohesive approach for coordinating cancer control and prevention activities in the state. Cancer is now the number one cause of death in Minnesota.

Cancer Plan Minnesota 2011-2016 is the state's second comprehensive cancer control plan created to reduce the cancer burden among all Minnesotans. As a framework for action, this plan contains measurable objectives and will help guide the members of the Minnesota Cancer Alliance in their fights against cancer in Minnesota.

Key objectives and strategies focus on the continuum of cancer control from prevention to early detection and treatment to survivorship and end of life. Cancer Plan Minnesota 2011-2016 provides a framework for action for planners, providers, policymakers, the public health community and other advocates playing a key role in bringing Cancer Plan Minnesota to fruition.

The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota is playing a key role in bringing Cancer Plan Minnesota to fruition. The Masonic Cancer Center has an MCA advisory council whose goals are to:

• develop communication networks that provide information about the Minnesota Cancer Alliance to Masonic Cancer Center members;
• inform members about potential research projects that might lead to funding and papers, and
• integrate Minnesota Cancer Alliance priorities into Masonic Cancer Center projects.

Program Coordinator:
Heather Hirsch
Masonic Cancer Center
Minnesota Cancer Alliance, MDH
Email: hirs0090@umn.edu
Phone: 612-624-4099
Office: 484-2B Mayo

The Masonic Cancer Center's annual Cancer and the Human Body event,held in February of each year, is a hands-on exhibit that educates visitors about cancer and showcases some of the current research being done at the University of Minnesota.

Speakers from the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota are researchers who are discovering and developing new and better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer, as well as improving the quality of life for survivors. And while our speakers include some of the nation's top cancer experts, we promise to leave the technical jargon back at the lab.

Topics include:

• Scientific Breakthroughs
• Preventing Cancer
• Cancer Risk Reduction
• Gene Therapy
• Children and Cancer
• Blood and Marrow Transplantation/Stem Cell Research
• Clinical Trials
• Cancer in Families
• Survivorship
• Immunotherapies/Cancer Vaccines/Monoclonal Antibodies

Health Fair Displays

A representative from the Masonic Cancer Center is available to come to your organization's health fair and distribute cancer information brochures. We also can bring a display that allows you to compare tissues affected by cancer with healthy tissues.

To request a speaker, a health fair representative, or to receive more information, please call 612-624-2620 or e-mail ccinfo@umn.edu.

The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota provides tours for business groups, students, community organizations, and more. Walk the halls of our state-of-the-art facility and learn about the tools and equipment scientists use to make important discoveries.Learn more about cancer research being done to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. There is no charge for tours.

Tours include: Overview presentation about the Masonic Cancer Center and general tour of the building.

• In some cases, the cancer center can provide hands on activities for groups, such as DNA spooling.
• Researchers also may be available to speak to tour groups.

Tours are available to groups of 10 or more, including fraternal organizations, youth groups, seniors' groups, etc. First priority for tours will be given to groups that have hosted speakers from the cancer center and school groups.

• We ask that groups request a tour at least six weeks in advance.
• Groups will receive a response regarding whether their tour request can be accommodated no later than two weeks from the day the request is made.

For more information, please call 612-624-2620 or e-mail ccinfo@umn.edu.