Happy New Year

We would like to wish a Happy and Safe New Year's Eve and the best of the year 2007 for everyone. We hope 2007 is a great year.

Merry Christmas Wishes

Merry Christmas Wishes go out to everyone!!!!! The Generation Hope Realy For Life Team would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for all those who are going through cancer and their loved ones. Don't let the holiday's slip by without a smile or a laugh and don't let any troubles worry your mind as you enjoy this holiday season.

I wish you all the best and all the joys that this season can bring. Take care as you drive from one place to another and always remember to allow yourself extra time to get to where you are going. Make the best of the season and have a wonderful Christmas.

Way To Go Team!!!!!

Thanks to my wonderful Relay For Life Team we were able to raise over $300 for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life event by having a Soup Bean Dinner last week. This is yet another fundraiser that we have put together and most likely our last fundraiser until after the first of the year. Christmas is coming soon and we are taking a break from our fundraising efforts. We are still collecting recipes for our Cooking for A Cure Cookbook that we are putting together as a fundraiser for 2007. We are well on our way to breaking our record last year.

If you would like to submit a recipe for our cookbook you may do so by leaving it in the comment section of this post or leaving your email and I would be glad to contact you. Once again that to all the members of my wonderful team for all their help an their dedication to the fight against cancer: Derek, Keith, Ashley, Kristi, and Liz you all have helped greatly this year.

Cancer-Fighting Vanilla Fudge

Enjoying foods or beverages that contain vanilla each day is a tasty way to reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study in the European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Researchers found that vanillin actually inhibits the growt and development of diseased cells in healthy brast tissue.

Here is the recipe:

Cancer-Fighting Vanilla Fudge

In a large saucepan, combine 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 6 Tbs. butter, 3 Tbs. milk, 1 Tbs., vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Heat, stirring often, until the mixture is creamy. Pour into a greased 9 x 5 pan and refrigerate until firm.

Found in First Magazine

11 Healthful Tips for the Holidays

The American Cancer Society has issued 11 Heathful Tips For The Holidays. These 11 practical tips to reduce the risk of being diagnosed with cancer were released for the Holidays.

11 Days of Working Towards a Cancer-Free New Year

1. Quit smoking. Make a plan. Set a date. Ask for help from the American Cancer Society, or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

2. Make choices about where your family dines. Many restaurants offer smoke-free environments that protect you and your family from dangerous second-hand smoke.

3. Make an appointment for your yearly physical.

4. Make appointments for cancer screening tests: breast, cervical. prostate, and or/colon.

5. Pay close attention to your body and changes that may occur. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about any changes.

6. Maintain a healthy weight. Visit www.cancer.org for tips on healthy lifestyle choices.

7. Limit alcohol consumption and exercise regularly.

8. Follow your local and national legislators' actions on cancer-related issues. Let them know your opinions.

9. Maximize tax savings by making a year-end charitable donation to the American Cancer Society.

10. Place www.cancer.org in your favorites or home page to keep up on latest information about cancer.

11. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 for information or services if you or someone you know has cancer.

Children's Cancer Camps

The American Cancer Society sponsors camps for children who have or have had cancer. These camps are esigned to handle the special needds of children undergoing treatment, as well as offer a fun environment where children can enjoy typical summer camp activities. Many camps also have programs for siblings of children with cancer.

There are many things that go unspoken about the American Cancer Society and the great work that they do there. I for one really appreciate all the hard work that they put into finding a cure for this disease and helping those who are strugling to find answers to what they are going through.

If you need to contact anyone, if you have questions that need to be answered you can visit the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org