Celebrate!

Did you know June 7th is National Cancer Survivors Day?

According to Cancer.org there are "nearly 14.5 million children and adults with a history of cancer were alive on January 1, 2014, in the United States".  (http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@research/documents/document/acspc-042801.pdf).

WOW!  That number IS something to celebrate! 

National Cancer Survivors Day is intended to improve survivors lives by raising awareness of the ongoing challenges faced by those diagnosed with cancer.  Survivorship of cancer begins as early as the diagnosis of the disease and the challenges that are faced by every survivor are as varied as the patients and the cancer themselves. 

Who is a survivor? Anyone living with a history of cancer, stretching from the moment of diagnosis to life’s conclusion.

What kinds of challenges are there?  Patients and survivors often deal with fear and anxiety, nutritional challenges, treatment side effects, physical disability, as well as financial burdens. Whether or not they live natural lifespan, survivors may face chronic illness or other difficulties, including so-called late effects resulting from treatment.

What can you do to help?  If you know someone who is battling cancer and want to help, first ask them if they want or need help of any kind.  Sometimes they need time to process what kind of help they need or even if they want help.  Offer services such as shopping for them, cooking for them, driving them to and from appointments to take the burden of a family member.  Let them know that you are there for them if and when they need it.

Other ways to help is to get involved in local charities that raise awareness of cancer, or raises funds for cancer patients.  If you need help finding a charity in your area to support please contact us and we will help you find a charity in your area.

Fore Her is a charity located in Santa Rosa Beach FL serving Walton and Okaloosa Counties in Florida.  Fore Her raises funds for local breast cancer patients who are in financial need.  Our primary fundraiser is our annual golf outing.  The 3rd Annual Fore Her Golf Outing is scheduled for October 10, 2015 at Emerald Bay Golf Club.



Check out the following useful websites for more information:

National Cancer Survivors Day 
American Cancer Society
Fore Her