Many families come together to create lasting traditions for holidays, birthdays and other special events. Similarly, we in the mesothelioma community have come together to grow our own traditions. Since Congress officially created the Mesothelioma Awareness Day Sept. 26, 2010, all those affected by mesothelioma was invited to join that day to educate others about this rare and preventable cancer.
Here are 7 ways you can show your support for the community on this special day:
1. Organize a fundraiser
The organization of a fundraising event fund gives you access to other people in your community who are affected by this cancer. You can still raise funds to help improve research and treatment with a baking sale office, a 5k run / walk or awareness party. If planning events isn, AOT your forte, you could instead make a donation to one of the best charities, a treatment plant or a support group.
2. Contact your local media
Contact the media is another way to inform your community about Mesothelioma Awareness Day and the importance of mesothelioma education, research and advocacy. Ask your local media to do a story on the Mesothelioma Awareness Day or cover your fundraising event. The more people who are educated about the disease, a greater impact than we all can do.
You can also contact local and federal elected officials. Outreach Our medical director has made a video on how to contact your elected officials and talking points to discuss with them.
3. Join the Meso Foundation's Today Show
In 04, the first Mesothelioma Awareness Day was organized by volunteers from the Foundation Mesothelioma Applied Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. One of the Foundation, OSA Meso many traditions for Mesothelioma Awareness Day invites patients with mesothelioma and their families to gather in New York, aos 30 Rockefeller Plaza for recording the Today Show.
is emblematic for large groups to meet in front of the place to encourage and wave signs that the morning television show is filmed. Join the Meso Foundation September 26 is a great way to show strength in numbers and awareness mesothelioma to a national audience.
4. in our Virtual March
Visiting New York is not realistic for everyone. With Virtual Center mesothelioma Mars, you can show your support without even leaving your home. Simply log into Facebook and visit our Facebook page. We will provide a virtual image March for you to share with all your friends.
5. Fight Asbestos Face to face
You can also post a photo of yourself or a loved on our Facebook wall. We have a special photo album called Face to Face Asbestos Fighting dedicated to all those affected by mesothelioma. Families can gather to commemorate their relatives or foster sharing on our wall.
6. Share your story
Learn from the experiences of survivors can have a profound impact on newly diagnosed patients. To help connect everyone in the community, we have compiled survivor stories of patients and caregivers who have inspired others. Contact us to share your story and we will present on our Wall of Hope.
7. Wear your support
Show your support with one of our free awareness bracelets. Not only is it a way to encourage the near diagnosed with cancer, but it can also help prevent the disease by raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos. It, AOS common for people to ask questions about what your bracelet represents. When they do, be ready to spread a little knowledge
Here are some quick facts mesothelioma you can share when someone asks about your bracelet :.
- The mesothelioma cancer affects about 3,000 people each year.
- asbestos is the main cause of the disease.
- asbestos is not banned in the United States.
- It can take 20-50 years for mesothelioma to develop after exposure to asbestos.
- 75% of cases occur in the lining of the lungs.
We will also organize a Facebook contest to give 5 Mesothelioma Community t-shirts on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Everyone who posts a comment will be entered into a drawing. The winner will be chosen randomly. If you win, be sure to post a picture of you wearing your shirt on our wall on Mesothelioma Awareness Day.
Wednesday, 26 September, we will use our Twitter to answer any questions you might have about the disease. mesothelioma awareness day is a milestone in the fight against this dreaded cancer, so let, AOS all take some time to support each other and spread the word.
If you have suggestions to share, please feel free to email us at outreach@asbestos.com.
