How YOU Can Make A Difference In The Fight Against Cancer

This Lens highlights the ideas and web resources that will help you get involved in the fight against cancer. Additionally, you'll find links to authoritative information about the diesease and the latest news about what's being done to find a cure.

Make A Donation

Making a difference isn't always just 'bout the Benjamins, but if you can spare a few dollars it can help in a big way. Now it's even easier to donate--you can do it online at one of these sites!

Note: Before you donate to any charity it's a good idea to check them out at a site like give.org to make sure they meet The Standards For Charity Accountability as set forth by the Better Business Bureau. The following sites meet the standards:

ACS :: Donate: The American Cancer Society accepts donations online. Log On to their donation page to learn more.
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation - Donations: You can make a donation online to The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, a non-profit health foundation whose mission is "the prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research and education."

Participate In A Fundraising Event

Want to show your support and promote cancer awareness but not sure where to start? Check out these sites:

Events Hosted By The American Cancer Society: At this site from The American Cancer Society you'll find a list of fundraising events you can get involved with such as, Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, various golf tournaments and more.
Events Hosted By The Jimmy Fund: The Jimmy Fund sponsors more than 500 diverse fundraising events. Take part in The Jimmy Fund Regatta, run a marathon or hit a home run in a softball tournament, all while raising money for cancer research and patient care.
Events Hosted By The Lance Armstrong Foundation: Take The LIVESTRONG® Challenge! Join one of the many fundraising events around the country where you can walk, run or bicycle to raise money and awareness for cancer.

Spread The Word

Encourage others to get involved by letting them know what you're up to!

1. E-mail or IM your friends and family and invite them to join you at a fundraising event.

2. Blog about the event. What did you like about it? How much money was raised? If you found it rewarding, let everyone know and encourage them to participate! (see example below)

3. Create a Lens to promote the event! (see example below)

4. Take pictures there and post them at a photo sharing site like Flickr to spread awareness! (see example below)

5. Why not make a video of the event you attend? Don't forget to post it to YouTube where you can share it with the world! (see example below)

Squidoo Lenses Devoted To Cancer Fundraising Events

A Lens About Breast Cancer 3 Day: Jen Conrad uses her lens to promote the Breast Cancer 3 Day fundraising event whose proceeds support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
A Lens About Relay For Life: Michael Gibbons uses his lens to promote Relay For Life and provide links to products you might need if you decide to participate.
A Lens About Walking to End Breast Cancer: Katie Fisher is walking to end breast cancer and she's letting the world know with this lens. Check it out and get inspired by her example!
A Lens About Relay For Life Resources On The Web: Rflvolunteer points the way to several Relay for Life related websites!

What The Blogosphere Is Saying About Relay For Life

Relay For Life: My mom is doing Relay For Life in honor of my stepfather Luis. I am writing this on her behalf. It w...
Senior Manager, Training and Field Support, Relay For Life: Canadian Cancer Society / CCS (Toronto ON): "...create and implement comprehensive, year-round train...
Relay For Life recognizes participants, volunteers: MT. VERNON ? Participants and volunteers were recognized during a wrap-up meeting last Thursday fo...
Murrysville Relay for Life shatters goal: The Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back banners are held by (from left) Lynn Gurrentz, Adam Stein and...

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Videos From YouTube About Relay For Life

These videos from YouTube help raise cancer awareness!

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Videos From YouTube About The Livestrong Challenge

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Relay For Life Pics On Flickr

Pictures posted to Flickr.com from Relay For Life Events around the country

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Use Your Computer To Help Find A Cure!

File this one under Amazing But True:

You might be able to help scientists find a cure for cancer with your computer!

Researchers at Washington and Stanford Universities respectively, are studying the way proteins fold and misfold as part of their effort to cure diseases like cancer--and they need your help!

Don't worry. Even if you can't tell an amino acid from battery acid you can help. All you have to do is download a free software program and your computer will do all the hard work of helping the scientists with their research!

Find out more about this exciting way you can make a difference in the fight against cancer by logging on to the following web sites:

Learn more about the Stanford University project at Folding@home

For info on the Washington University project visit Rosetta@home

Help Fight Breast Cancer With A Click Of Your Mouse!

The Breast Cancer Site needs your help in funding free mammograms for women in need! Help make early detection possible every day with a simple click, at no cost to you. Visit The Breast Cancer Site today!

Conduct A Web Search And Raise Money For Cancer!

The next time you're looking for something on the web, why not use GoodSearch? Goodsearch is a search engine that will donate money to your favorite charity every time you use it!

Here's how it works:

Go to GoodSearch.net, select the charity of your choice (American Cancer Society for example) and then conduct a search like you would on any other search engine.

Remember, every time you use GoodSearch money is generated for your charity!

Another Site You Can Visit That Lets You Fight Cancer With A Click!

Want to make a donation to fight cancer that won't cost you anything? Go to FreeDonation.com and click on "Defeat Cancer." That will bring you to a page where you'll see a button like the one on the right with the caption, "Click here to defeat cancer."

Simply click on the button and make a free donation!

Shop Online And Raise Money For Cancer Research!

What if you could raise money for cancer research just by shopping online? And what if it didn't cost you an extra dime?

Well now you can do just that! Here's how:

Go to CharityMall.com and do your online shopping from there! Every time you make a purchase from a participating retailer a portion of the proceeds will be donated to cancer research!

Use CafePress To Help You Raise Money And Awareness

Set up your own shop on CafePress and donate the proceeds to your favorite cancer charity or simply purchase items like the ones below that promote awareness!

My Oncologist Can Beat Up Your Women's Light T-Shi

from American Angst

Women's Light T-Shirt

Price: 22.99

Cancer Sucks on a Black Cap

from Raising Cancer Awareness

Black Cap

Price: 18.99

Spring Hearts Cancer Angel White T-Shirt

from DonnaBellas

White T-Shirt

Price: 22.99

Spring Hearts Fitted T-Shirt

from DonnaBellas

Fitted T-Shirt

Price: 21.99

Stronger than cancer Organic Cotton Tee

from The Rosie Rockets Online Store

Organic Cotton Tee

Price: 19.99

Donate Your Used Car

You know that used car you've got lying around--the one you're gonna pimp out someday? Why not donate it to the American Cancer Society instead?

It's a great way you can make a difference in the fight against cancer and you might even qualify for a tax deduction!

Learn all about The American Cancer Society's vehicle donation program here.

Donate Your Old Cell Phone

Did you know that you could make a difference in the fight against breast cancer by donating your old cell phone?

Recycle For Breast Cancer will take your old cell phone, recycle it and donate the proceeds to fighting breast cancer!

By the way, they even take pagers, inkjet cartridges and more!

Use eBay To Help You Raise Money And Awareness

Purchase items that help you promote cancer awareness or hold your own auction and donate the proceeds to your favorite cancer charity!

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Organize An Art Show To Promote Cancer Awareness!

Are you an aspiring artist? Or maybe your best friend is the next Van Gogh? Why not hold an art show to raise money for research and promote cancer awareness?

That's exactly what Kendra and friends are doing to raise awareness for ovarian cancer! Read about their annual art show and maybe it will inspire you to start your own!

Fight Childhood Cancer By Holding An Alex's Lemonade Stand Fundraiser!

Here'a a great fundraising activity you can do with your kids! Hold an Alex's Lemonade Stand in your neighborhood and donate the proceeds to fund a cure for childhood cancer!

To learn more about the inspirational "Alex" behind this unique fundraising idea and how you can set up your own lemonade stand visit Alex's Lemonade Stand.

Cut A Rug For Cancer Research!

If tripping the light fantasitc is your thing, why not organize a dance marathon to benefit cancer research?

Get your community involved! Do you know any local dance studios? Talk to them--they might be interested in helping out.

Ask Your school or local church if they'll provide you with space for the occasion. Who knows? Maybe it will become an annual event like the Penn State Dance Marathon.

Attend A Cancer Benefit Concert!

Attending a benefit concert is a great way to make a difference in the fight against cancer. And if you're a musician why not perform at one? Here are some examples courtesy of YouTube!

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Put On A Magic Show To Raise Money For Cancer Research!

If you're looking for an alternative to the same old fundraising ideas, consider holding a magic show to benefit cancer research and promote awareness!

That's what a group of people in New Mexico did recently. As reported by www.gallupindependent.com, they held a magic show to benefit their Relay For Life team!

Why not do the same for your group and help contribute to the greatest trick of all--making cancer disappear!

Write An Inspirational Blog!

If you're a cancer survivor who likes to write why not share what you're going through with the rest of the world? Your writing just might bring hope to others!

Check out these examples:

A Woman Of Many Parts
An exceptionally well written blog from a woman in England who's battling breast cancer. Truly inspirational and a must read!

too sexy for my hair
A young woman shares her thoughts about life as a cancer survivor battling stage IV Adenocarcinoma.

Chronicles of a Cancer Survivor
Pianist Dan Hahn writes about his battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Blog For Hope On Yahoo! Health
Celebrities get cancer too--and blog about their experiences to raise awareness!

Claim Your Inspirational Blog On Technorati!

Help the world find your inspirational blog by claiming it on Technorati, a leading blog search engine.

Once you've claimed your inspirational blog, you'll be asked to create a profile. Here's the one I created for this lens:
Technorati Profile

It's Fast, Free and Easy to claim your blog on Technoraiti, so what are you waiting for?!

Checkmate Cancer!

For a real change of pace consider organizing a more cerebral fundraiser like a chess tournament where all the proceeds are donated to cancer research.

Whether you're a novice or a grandmaster, you can combine your passion for the game with your passion to make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Publish A Book And Donate The Proceeds To Cancer Research!

They say everyone has a book in them. If you've always wanted to write a book consider writing one to benefit cancer research!

And if you can't find a publisher do what Terence Hutchins did recently as reported by www.gazetteandherald.co.uk, when he self-published a book of poetry and decided to donate the proceeds to cancer research!

Incidentally if you want to self-publish for little or no cost, check out Lulu.com. It might be easier to get that book out of you than you think!

Lights, Cameras, Action! Make A Film To Promote Cancer Awareness!

If you're a student filmmaker consider making a documentary about cancer for your next project.

That's what students from The Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism at The University of West Virginia did recently with their documentary, "Cancer Stories: Lessons In Love, Loss and Hope."

Incidentally, you can buy the book & award winning DVD below!

Buy The Book & DVD On Amazon!

Cancer Stories: Lessons In Love, Loss, & Hope

The award winning DVD is included with the book!!!

Amazon Price: $35.08 (as of 09/06/2008)

Go On An Exotic Adventure To Benefit Cancer Research!

Do you want to make a difference but looking for something more than a local charity walk or bike challenge?

Check out Cancer Research UK's list of international challenges to benefit cancer research.

You'll learn how you can explore the Great Wall Of China, trek Mt. Kilimanjaro and experience other adventures while promoting cancer awareness and raising money for research!

Make a difference in the fight against cancer with the trip of a lifetime!

Buy Great Stuff on Amazon That Raises Awareness And Money For The Lance Armstrong Foundation!

$50 from the purchase of each notebook listed below goes to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF)!

Livestrong by Chantal Travel Mug

Amazon Price: $27.00 (as of 09/06/2008)

Chantal LIVESTRONG Collection

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

LIVESTRONG by Chantal Latte Mug, Glossy Golden Yellow

Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 09/06/2008)

Kick Cancer's Butt!

Here's a great idea for all you martial artists out there. Organize a benefit at your dojo to raise money for cancer research!

That's what Wu Shen Tao Health and Martial Arts did recently to make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Follow their example! Showcase local talent and help kick cancer's butt!

Accessorize Your iPod And Raise Cancer Awareness

All net proceeds from the sale of these leather cases go to benefit Fashion Targets Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Lanyard, 5/8" W, 36" L, Pink (BAU97500) Qty-2

Amazon Price: $4.98 (as of 09/06/2008)

Breast Cancer Awareness Notes,3"x3",75/Sheets,White/Pink (MMM6333BCA) Qty-2

Amazon Price: $5.31 (as of 09/06/2008)

Polaroid A520 Pink Digital Camera 5mp Breast Cancer Awareness

Amazon Price: (as of 09/06/2008)

Buy Cancer Awareness Bands on Amazon

10 Official Lance Armstrong "Livestrong" Adult Size Wristbands

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 09/06/2008)

Start Your Own Personal Fundraising Page!

A fundraising page will help you raise money for just about any cause--even cancer--learn more at one of these sites:

GiveMeaning: Create a fundraising page at givemeaning.com and then invite all your family and friends! It's a great way to organize your fundraising efforts online!
Firstgiving - connecting supporters with causes: It's easy and FREE to create a personal fundraising page at firstgiving.com! Just pick your cause and get started!

Knit A Cap For A Cancer Patient!

Make a difference in the lives of cancer patients who've lost their hair, by making hand-knit caps for them!

Visit ChemoCaps to learn more about this terrific program started by Ronni Lynn Spoll in memory of her daughter!

Buy Inspirational Cancer Books On Amazon!

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How ARE You Making A Difference?

Tell us the various ways you're making a difference in the fight against cancer. Are you taking part in a an event? Are you hosting a benefit concert for a loved one? Are you starting a blog? Or maybe you're doing something you don't see on this lens? Post it here!

Learn More About Cancer

Information You Can Trust From U.S. Government Web Sites

Cancer Information Service Welcomes You to CIS Home Page: The Cancer Information Service (CIS) is your source for the latest, most accurate cancer information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Cancer Topics - National Cancer Institute: NCI's expert-reviewed information for health professionals, patients, and the public on topics including cancer treatment, prevention, screening, genetics, survivorship, and resources for coping with cancer.
Cancer Prevention and Control: CDC is a leader in nationwide cancer prevention and control, working with national organizations, state health agencies and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective cancer prevention and control practices

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Talk To Your Doctor!

When it comes to cancer, it pays to talk to your doctor. Your doctor is uniquely qualified to discuss prevention, the latest screening tests, what symptoms to look for, and more.

Not sure how to approach a conversation with your doctor? AARP has some guidelines you'll find useful in How To Talk To Your Doctor.

It's also a good idea to tell your doctor about any information regarding cancer that you find on the web. Get his opinion and while you're at it, ask him to recommend a reliable web site or two!

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