PO Box 45
IRON RIVER, MICHIGAN 49935-1423
906.265.4420
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PO Box 45 IRON RIVER, MICHIGAN 49935-1423 906.265.4420 |
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A Prayer for the
Conquest of Cancer Our Lord, in whose hands are the issues of life and death, we thank you that you are a God of love. From the gift of our lives to the moment we return to you, we are in your loving care. We turn to you in times of joy and times of pain. We are concerned for those in pain, those who suffer from cancer, and for those who care for them. Bless those who minister to the persons afflicted with this dread disease. Give them skill and knowledge that cures may be wrought. Grant the gifts of patience and strength for families of those who suffer. Heal those who suffer, that the pain may be replaced by joy. Give discovery of the cure for cancer and knowledge of how to prevent it. Increase your ministry of healing through all who labor in research and the health professions... That one day we may rejoice in a world free from the scourge of cancer in which all may live out their span of life in useful service to you and your children. For this we pray. To you we shall give praise! Amen. Current Board Members: Jolane Spoke Linda Colombino Faye Plessinger Marguerite Christian Bev Dallafior Nora Petrucelli, Legal Advisor Other Cancer Help Places: The CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) The National Cancer Institute can provide the latest, most accurate information on cancer. http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov Publications are available free of charge from the NCI. Publications may also be ordered or viewed at: http://cancer.gov/publications |
Dick Boyd’s Cancer Survivors Ride 2008
Look around you, know that we are the privileged and give thanks. This will be Dick Boyd’s ninth ride, in as many years, to help raise funds and awareness for the Iron County Cancer Unit. Each year the ride has begun in a different city in the United States. This year’s ride will begin in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He’ll leave the mountains and ride south to El Paso, Texas and east to Big Bend National Park, camping and exploring for about two weeks. The route north will be through Fort Worth, Texas, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Wichita, Kansas, Omaha, Nebraska, Des Moines, Iowa, St Paul, Minnesota, and east to his home in Iron River, Michigan. This year’s official Iron County Cancer Unit’s Cancer Survivors Ride will begin on March 4th, 2008. The complete tour will be somewhere around 3,000 miles and pass through nine states. He expects to return to Iron River about the middle of May. Life deals out many challenges, sometimes fair, other times unjust. Cancer is unfair and blind to where and who it deals its hurtful blows. I am thankful that I am one of the helpers and not one that is in need of help. I celebrate my gift of health by being able to contribute to our communities’ friends and neighbors as they fight the courageous battle against cancer. During the months of riding across our country I meet people up close and personal, many inviting me into their homes to assist my comfort and share their experiences of dealing with cancer. Communities and people vary widely when compared to our life in the Upper Peninsula, but fighting the cancer battle makes us neighbors in a way that only tragedy does. In the past eight years I have talked and shared hugs with countless hundreds of people who have cancer, are in remission or have a loved one who is stricken. So often tears accompany these brief meetings as they thank me for encouraging cancer-free people to contribute to those less able to help themselves. Personal moments like this are humbling and at the same time it is my reward for being able to help. I’ll keep pedaling up and down the hills, and across the plains, while you generously give your donations. Together we will make life a little easier, easing the burden, for our cancer survivors in their time of need. I’m glad to be able to be a small part of a large hearted, giving and caring community. We can be proud helping our cancer survivors receive treatment and comfort for this disease that touches us all, directly or indirectly. Whether a morning on the road offers-up rain in a tent, sunshine in a motel or smiles on a stranger’s couch, I am happy just having the health to be helping. The longer I am allowed to walk this earth, the more I realize that helping others liberates a deep residing joy that lives only in the heart.” Iron County Cancer Unit is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing care and comfort to Iron County cancer patients and their families through financial assistance and health care equipment and products. Given that the previous fund raising rides have increased working funds, the Unit has been able to increase its cash allotment to cancer patients by 500% and perform much needed maintenance on it’s loan closet equipment. The ICCU used to give families $100 to cover necessary expenses that are not covered by insurance plans. Now they dispense $500 checks. Awareness about ICCU – what it is and what it does --was also advanced as a result of the rides. Come join us to pledge your support “LIVE” on WIKB’s AM/FM radio between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 AM, March 4th 2008. Tell them that you are supporting the cancer ride and then send in your contribution to Box 45, Iron River, MI. 49935
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Your pledge is tax deductible: For our out-of-town friends join us “live” via the internet at www.wikb.com
The IRON COUNTY CANCER UNIT is a non-profit,501 (C)(3) volunteer organization dedicated to providing care and comfort to local cancer patients and their families through financial assistance and health care equipment and products. Donations are the only source of income.
If you need assistance, information, or would like to donate to the ICCU, call 906-265-4420. You may also write us at:
Thank you to all who help in this work.
Mission Statement: The Iron County Cancer Unit is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing care and comfort to Iron County cancer patients and their families through financial assistance, health care products, and equipment as available. Who We Are: In 1998 a group of concerned volunteers decided to form a board and file papers of incorporation to establish the Iron County Cancer Unit. The ICCU is a 501 (C)3 non-profit organization. All funds come from donations and 100% of donations stay in Iron County to assist Iron County Cancer patients. All work is done by volunteers. The Iron County Cancer Unit is not affiliated with any other organization. The Iron County Cancer Unit will not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap. Our equipment and supplies are located at 321 Cayuga street in Iron River.We are open by appointment only. For information call 906-265-4420. How We Can Help: At the present time we have funds available as well as supplies and hospital equipment (as available) in our loan closet. Individuals diagnosed with cancer will find assistance with Protheses (wig & breast). Food Supplements, Colostomy Supplies, Cancer Related Medications, & Cost of transportation. Meals and Lodging for out of town treatment. Blue Pads and Incontinent Supplies, as are available are also supplied. We also assist with Respite Care. How You Can Help: If you would like to make a financial donation, please send it to our address: Iron County Cancer Unit PO Box 45 Iron River, Michigan 49935 If you would like your gift to be in memory or in honor of a friend or relative, an acknowledgement can be sent. please send the name and address with your donation. Contact Person: Jolane Spoke Cancer Unit @ 906.265.4420 |