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Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom with Rosemary
Serves 4 1 pound trimmed fresh asparagus 8 ounces whole mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil or acceptable vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon... More
Serves 4 1 pound trimmed fresh asparagus 8 ounces whole mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil or acceptable vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon... More
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Continuing on a path of hope
Posted on Fri, October 2nd, 2009
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Teen raises awareness,
funds in friends’ memory
Abby Hoag, 13, just took a huge stand against ovarian cancer and wants you to join her. For her 13th birthday the Liverpool Middle School student had her party at The Fun Wharehouse Laser Tag facility. (The venue was dontated for her cause by the owner, Timmy.) Rather than bringing presents, she asked all guests to make a donation to the ovarian cancer research fund, in memory of Heather Weeks, a friend who passed away in November from colon cancer. Through these donations, she raised more than $400.
Heather’s mission in life was to raise awarness of ovarian cancer, and Abby wants to countine to make Heather’s wish come true. Abby is a dancer at Tawn Maries Dance Centre and is competing a solo this upcoming year to I Miss You in honor of Heather’s Memory.. (any cash awards she wins this year will be donated to hopeforheather)Heather’s parents have started a foundation in her memory to help laocal families touched by cancer raise awareness and maybe find a cure to ovarian cancer.
Visit hopeforheather.org for more information. Abby’s goal is to raise more money for hopeforheather and ocrf.
“If you are touched by her story please visit the above website for ways to help,” Abby’s mom, Jennifer Hoag, said. “If every person who reads this donates just $1 that would be a great amount of money. Please join Abby to take a stand and beat this awful illness.”
About Heather
Heather M. Weeks, a Liverpool High School and University of Buffalo graduate, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of colon cancer on June 10, 2008 at the age of 23. She had the tumor removed on July 1 but the cancer had already spread to her liver and bone marrow.
Heather fought gallantly against the cancer and posted daily and weekly updates on her Heatherina blog. The readership of this blog grew to thousands as she posted honest and courageous accounts of her battle.
She worked at the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund as assistant to CEO, Elizabeth Howard throughout her battle with cancer. Heather was committed to spreading the word about ovarian cancer because there are often few symptoms before the cancer has progressed to stage 3 or 4.
Heather passed away on Nov. 14, 2008. She was 24.
Heather was a student and successful competitive dancer and then a student teacher at Tawn’s Studio. She often said she felt truly alive when she was dancing.
Source: hopeforheather.org.
Ovarian cancer: An overview
Ovarian cancer usually occurs in women over age 50 but can affect younger women. It causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system and is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancer in the developed world, according to the National Institutes of Health. Its cause is unknown.
According to the National Cancer Instutute, there will be an estimated 21,550 new cases and and 14,600 deaths from ovarian cancer in the United States in 2009.
Symptoms
Early ovarian cancer may not cause obvious symptoms, making it difficult to detect. Symptoms may include: pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back or legs; a swollen or bloated abdomen; nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhea and feeling very tired all the time, with less common symptoms including shortness of breath, feeling the need to urinate often, unusual vaginal bleeding.
Testing
If you have a symptom, your doctor may ask about your personal and family medical history. Tests can include a physical exam, pelvic exam, blood tests, an ultrasound and a biopsy.
Treatment
Treatment can include surgery, radiation and chemotheray to remove, destroy or control the cancer.
Source: National Cancer Institute
Kaitlyn poses for her babysitter who took this image of her playing outside.
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Posted on Fri, October 2nd, 2009Written by: ,
email:
Teen raises awareness,
funds in friends’ memory
Abby Hoag, 13, just took a huge stand against ovarian cancer and wants you to join her. For her 13th birthday the Liverpool Middle School student had her party at The Fun Wharehouse Laser Tag facility. (The venue was dontated for her cause by the owner, Timmy.) Rather than bringing presents, she asked all guests to make a donation to the ovarian cancer research fund, in memory of Heather Weeks, a friend who passed away in November from colon cancer. Through these donations, she raised more than $400.
Heather’s mission in life was to raise awarness of ovarian cancer, and Abby wants to countine to make Heather’s wish come true. Abby is a dancer at Tawn Maries Dance Centre and is competing a solo this upcoming year to I Miss You in honor of Heather’s Memory.. (any cash awards she wins this year will be donated to hopeforheather)Heather’s parents have started a foundation in her memory to help laocal families touched by cancer raise awareness and maybe find a cure to ovarian cancer.
Visit hopeforheather.org for more information. Abby’s goal is to raise more money for hopeforheather and ocrf.
“If you are touched by her story please visit the above website for ways to help,” Abby’s mom, Jennifer Hoag, said. “If every person who reads this donates just $1 that would be a great amount of money. Please join Abby to take a stand and beat this awful illness.”
About Heather
Heather M. Weeks, a Liverpool High School and University of Buffalo graduate, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of colon cancer on June 10, 2008 at the age of 23. She had the tumor removed on July 1 but the cancer had already spread to her liver and bone marrow.
Heather fought gallantly against the cancer and posted daily and weekly updates on her Heatherina blog. The readership of this blog grew to thousands as she posted honest and courageous accounts of her battle.
She worked at the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund as assistant to CEO, Elizabeth Howard throughout her battle with cancer. Heather was committed to spreading the word about ovarian cancer because there are often few symptoms before the cancer has progressed to stage 3 or 4.
Heather passed away on Nov. 14, 2008. She was 24.
Heather was a student and successful competitive dancer and then a student teacher at Tawn’s Studio. She often said she felt truly alive when she was dancing.
Source: hopeforheather.org.
Ovarian cancer: An overview
Ovarian cancer usually occurs in women over age 50 but can affect younger women. It causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system and is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancer in the developed world, according to the National Institutes of Health. Its cause is unknown.
According to the National Cancer Instutute, there will be an estimated 21,550 new cases and and 14,600 deaths from ovarian cancer in the United States in 2009.
Symptoms
Early ovarian cancer may not cause obvious symptoms, making it difficult to detect. Symptoms may include: pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back or legs; a swollen or bloated abdomen; nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhea and feeling very tired all the time, with less common symptoms including shortness of breath, feeling the need to urinate often, unusual vaginal bleeding.
Testing
If you have a symptom, your doctor may ask about your personal and family medical history. Tests can include a physical exam, pelvic exam, blood tests, an ultrasound and a biopsy.
Treatment
Treatment can include surgery, radiation and chemotheray to remove, destroy or control the cancer.
Source: National Cancer Institute
Kaitlyn poses for her babysitter who took this image of her playing outside.
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