CNA-SS-06-17-2014

2014 American Cancer Society

Relay for Life of Southwest Iowa Friday, June 20 - Saturday, June 21 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Creston Panther High School Track n

honorary survivors this year are emily edwards and di miller

‘You are never alone’ Miller, a survivor of stage 2 breast cancer, hopes to inspire young men, women to be proactive with their health. n

By SARAH BROWN CNA staff reporter

sbrown@crestonnews.com Contributed photo

Emily Edwards, left, poses with her twin sister Erin, mother Kathy, sister Heather and brother Waylon for a family portrait.

Edwards cancer free after arduous battle with melanoma cancer

By KYLE WILSON

CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

A dark-black mole above her right shoulder blade had itched “the way a mosquito bite does” for two weeks. So, Emily Edwards backed

toward the mirror at her home on West Mills in fall 2006 and investigated the mole further.

“It had grown in size and changed color slightly,” Edward said during an interview at Adams Street Espresso earlier

this month.

So, Dr. Sheryl Young, former physician at Greater Regional Medical Center (GRMC) in Creston, had the mole — about Please see EDWARDS, Page 4

Di Miller, 58, of Creston was at the 2012 Iowa State Fair when she learned she had cancer.

Weeks prior to the fair, Miller was told by her primary physician it was time to have a mammogram.

“Seriously?” Miller asked.

Feeling in good health, but acting on the side of caution under her doctor’s orders, Miller had a mammogram performed at Greater Regional Medical Center.

“When I got the call, they told me I had cancer, but it was very small,” Miller said.

CNA photo by SARAH BROWN

Di Miller of Creston displays this “hope tree” made

by Lyndsay Huntsman in her entryway to remind herself to stay positive and celebrate each day.

Not long after she was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer, Miller’s tumor was removed by Dr. Chris Downing.

“At that point, it was so small, he thought

he got it all and said I wouldn’t have to have treatment,” Miller said.

Before her diagnosis, Please see MILLER, Page 2

Page 2c— Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014

MILLER:

ment the week of spring break in 2013.

Looking forward A check up this past January, however, revealed a tumor on Miller’s opposite breast and a stereotactic biopsy was performed.

During a stereotactic biopsy, the breast is cleaned and injected with numbing medication before it is clamped down. Using a special machine, a needle is guided to the exact location of the abnormal area identified in the mammogram and several samples of breast tis-

sue are removed.

“The only thing I can tell you is it sounds like an air compressor,” Miller said.

Miller said the hour long procedure is painful and the patient has to remain very still during the hour-long process.

The benefit of a stereotactic biopsy over a surgical biopsy for Miller was it is less invasive and she didn’t experience much scaring.

This tumor, which is slightly smaller than her previous tumor, has not been removed and doctors will continue to monitor it.

As for now, no treatments are necessary and Miller will continue monthly checkups.

Getting through it As she thinks about those who have supported her, she begins to cry. She explains the loss of her parents years back is painful.

However, Miller’s heart is full with the support of her husband Doug Miller, 11-year-old son Britain and the family she has chosen for herself.

She said two young women in Creston, who lost their mothers, have “kind of adopted” her as a friend and

The Creston High School (CHS) varsity baseball team is dedicating their home game 7:30 p.m. tonight against Glenwood to those impacted by cancer.

CHS baseball coach Steve Birchard said his team has been involved with Relay for Life for the previous six years. In those years, team members have helped event organizers fill luminaries with sand and candles.

Last year, the team invited Evan Taylor of Creston — a cancer survivor — to throw out the first pitch

of the game. This year, the team has invited cancer survivor Emily Edwards, 33, of Creston to throw the first pitch at tonight’s game.

Meanwhile, cancer survivor Di Miller will throw out the first pitch at the softball game tonight.

As in Birchard previous years, luminaries will be sold at the varsity games to raise funds for life-saving cancer research and patient services.

“Our team has had its

share of being touched by cancer,” Birchard said.

“This is our way to give back a little bit, raise awareness and be a part of it.”

Tickets to the games are $5 for adults, $3 for students and sold at the gate.

CHS junior varsity game begins at 5:30 p.m. tonight, followed by the varsity game at 7:30 p.m.

FAX it to us!

The Creston News

FIGHT

STRENGTH

BELIEVE

courage LIVE

CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com

love

CANCER

782-6628

BACK FRONT

FAITH

AWARENESS

SUPPORT

Advertiser’s

FAX number is

Miller has been an advocate for cancer awareness before she was ever diagnosed in 2012. She has been an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life program in Creston since 2008.

This year, Miller will lead the walk with fellow survivor Emily Edwards of Creston, who Miller has known since she was a young girl.

At this year’s Relay for Life event, Miller hopes to inspire young women and men to be proactive with their health and to always stay positive.

“You can’t let yourself get down. Because, if you do, that’s when it gets really rough,” Miller said. “You got to keep going. You have got to keep thriving.”

Committed to the Cure!

Creston baseball team takes a swing at cancer

BY SARAH BROWN

Awareness

CURE promise Ribbon

Survivor

Miller was already in the process of pursuing weightloss surgery, which she thought would have to be put on hold because of the cancer. But, upon learning no treatment would be involved, she went forward with it.

Less than a year later, Miller had her weight-loss surgery. It was then that Miller’s oncologist discussed her case further with doctors in Iowa and Missouri — all who felt radiation was necessary. Still recovering from her weight loss surgery, Miller began 33 radiation treatments as a precaution.

After seven weeks of radiation, Monday through Friday, Miller finished treat-

maternal figure.

“We kind of have a family,” Miller said. “They are very supportive. It’s nice to have them.”

Miller said, despite the fatigue, skin irritation from the radiation treatments and monitoring the treatment site for infection, the most difficult of the process was staying positive.

“The surgeon who did my surgery was very positive and having that positivity from him put it in perspective for me,” Miller said. “Having the girls who were doing my treatments were friends, acquaintances and people that I knew. That was always a bonus because, I walk into that office and there was people I knew behind the desk. You are never alone.”

“You can’t let yourself get down. Because, if you do, that’s when it gets really rough. You got to keep going.

You have got to keep thriving.” — Di Miller

HOPE

Continued from Page 1

Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014 — Page 3c

Schedule of Events 2:30 4:30-5:30 6:00 6:00

6:50-7:00 7:30-8:00 8:00-9:00 9:00-9:20 10:00-10:30 11:00 11:45-1:00 1:00 2:00

Team campsite set-up begins Survivor Registration* Dinner available – provided by Hy-Vee, Corning Meat Processing Services, Weaver Meats & Wal-Mart – free will donation Opening Prayer - Phil Price National Anthem – RaeAnne Hopkins Flag Raising – Boy Scouts Welcome by Event Co-Chairs – Chantel Klejch, Amanda Kabir & ACS Rep. Cathy Struecker Honorary Survivor Recognitions – Emily Edwards & Di Miller Survivor Lap Survivor & Caregivers Lap All teams join Survivors & Caregivers Sponsorship Recognitions Leslie’s Dance Emporium SWCC Cake Walk & various games Sponsorship Recognitions Luminaria Ceremony** Poker Walk/Run Pizza provided by Pizza Ranch, Casey’s and Pizza Hut Zumba provided by Jennifer Frakes Donuts provided by Casey’s Closing Ceremony

D.J. services provided throughout the evening by Sound Explosion – Randy & Holly Cooper *SURVIVORS: Following registration please proceed to the designated Survivor & Caregivers area located at the tent on the west side of the track; seating, cookies and refreshments available.

Designated area available for the duration of the Relay. Survivor registration available after 5:30. **Luminarias available prior to the Relay at the following locations: First National Bank in Creston & Afton, Creston News Advertiser, Okey Vernon in Corning. Luminarias also available for purchase the night of the Relay. Free will donation per Luminaria. ***Schedule of Events subject to change. Schedule is an overview, other activities will be incorporated as time allows. ***In the event of rain, Relay for Life will be held indoors at Creston High School. Stay tuned to KSIB Radio and CNA Facebook page for location change notification as a result of the weather.

Page 4c— Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014

EDWARDS: Continued from Page 1

1/4 inch in diameter — removed and sent it to Des Moines for testing. The results weren’t good.

Edwards — 26-years-old at the time — had melanoma skin cancer.

“I was shocked and scared when she told me,” Edwards said. “I knew very little about melanoma skin cancer. She tried to give me a basic understanding, but I don’t think I retained much.

At that time, we didn’t know the staging process of the cancer so she told me not to go home and search for info on melanoma on the Internet.”

But, Edwards admits that’s the first thing she did.

“It was bad,” she said.

About one month later, Edwards had surgery with oncologist Dr. Daniel Kollmorgen at Mercy Medical in Des Moines in November 2006 whereby he did testing in all areas surrounding where the mole was removed. He also withdrew 10 to 12 lymph nodes from underneath Edwards’ right arm to see if the melanoma had spread to other areas of the her body.

Test results showed the melanoma had not spread to the lymph nodes nor to other areas on her skin. Removing the mole had eliminated the cancer and no

Contributed photos

Above left, Emily Edwards poses with her friend Danielle Newton at Relay for Life in Creston in 2012. Right, Edwards poses for a photo with her husband Luke while on vacation in Okoboji last year.

radiation or chemotherapy was needed.

Edward’s was ordered by the doctor to see a dermatologist for checkups every six months for the next five years.

“The first five years after the skin cancer is discovered are the most important in making sure the melanoma doesn’t come back,” Edwards said. “And, on my fifth year (in late February 2011) I had a swollen lymph node near my right armpit.

It swelled to about the size of a golf ball.”

Edwards said the swelling didn’t slowly incease in size.

“It seemed to happen like overnight,” Edwards said.

At that time, Edwards was preparing for a Hawaii vacation with friend Traci Kralik. So, she opted to wait until returning to visit the doctor about the swelling.

“I knew deep down it wasn’t good, but I didn’t want to ruin the trip,” Edwards said.

Upon returning from vacation, Edwards con-

tacted Dr. Karen Krogstad at New Life Family Medicine who immediately scheduled an appointment with Dr. Kollmorgen in Des Moines for March.

Edwards had surgery in March 2011 to remove the swollen lymph node and more testing was done then.

“Three out of the 12 lymph nodes tested came back positive for melanoma cancer,” Edwards said.

“I was speechless. I didn’t know what the future held. I was thinking, should I have had kids? I felt like I hadn’t lived yet.”

Edwards started radiation to kill the cancer in June 2011. She did six weeks of

treatments, five days per week for a total of 30 treatments at Greater Regional Medical Center. But, the radiation didn’t slow her Please see EDWARDS, Page 5

MEMORY • SUPPORT • HONOR Remember those who have lost their battle Support those battling cancer Honor those cancer survivors.

Sara - Steve - Dave - Davey - Andrew - Justin - Polly

CRESTON MOBILE HOME SALES, INC. Doug Miller 641-344-1149

1446 Hwy. 34 West • Creston, IA 50801 641-782-4548 cmhsales@hotmail.com

Dave Cunningham 641-344-8171

Di Miller at 3’s Company —Full Service Salon—

912 N. Sumner • Creston • 641-782-4078 Appointments Available - Mon 8am-8pm • Wed-Fri 8am-4pm Now accepting debit cards and all major credit cards.

Napa - CrestoN Napa - CrestoN 221 N.221 Pine,N.Creston, Iowa Pine, Creston, Iowa 641-782-2125 or 641-782-2125 or 1-800-721-2125 1-800-721-2125 7:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m. M-F 7:30 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m.- M-F 7:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.- Sat.

Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014 — Page 5c

EDWARDS: Continued from Page 4

down. She never got sick or tired. She worked full time at Bunn-O-Matic and even trained for the Des Moines Marathon during the treatments. (See photo, right) But, more bad news struck in October 2011.

“They found two (cancerous) spots on my lung,” Edwards said. “They were too small to remove by surgery.

So, they did a biopsy with a needle in January 2012. I was angry and frustrated.

It’s been an uphill battle. I thought, I’m too young for all of this.”

Edwards started chemotherapy in March 2012. She lost her hair immediately and wore a baseball hat each day that matched her outfit.

“That was devastating for Emily,” her mother Kathy Goodrich said. “She’s always took pride in her appearance, so losing her hair was tough. This whole process is tough though, especially for someone that young.”

The News Advertiser will have photos and coverage from Relay for Life in Monday’s newspaper.

“That cancer center at Greater Regional is amazing. I’ve seen them once a week for the past two years and if I ever stop chemo treatments, I would have to come by and give them heck. We are so lucky to have a medical center like Greater Regional here.” — Emily Edwards But, through it all, Edwards remained positive and shockingly never quit working full time.

“I was able to work, I think, because of my healthy lifestyle prior to getting cancer,” Edwards said.

Since March 2012, she’s done a total of 28 cycles (months) of chemo.

“I was cancer free as of April 2014,” Edwards said, “But, I’m still doing chemo so we can stay ahead of the cancer because with melanoma, or any cancer for that matter, it’s so unpredictable if it will come back.”

Edwards said she’s thankful for all the support from her family, especially her mother and husband Luke, co-workers at Bunn-O-Matic and cancer center and medical staff at Greater Regional Medical Center.

“That cancer center at Greater Regional is amazing,” Edwards said.

“I’ve seen them once a

week for the past two years and if I ever stop chemo treatments, I would have to come by and give them heck.

We are so lucky to have a medical center like Greater Regional here.”

Edwards is one of two honorary survivors for this year’s Relay for Life of Southwest Iowa event slated Friday and Saturday at Creston High School track. The other is Di Miller of Creston.

“We actually had cancer free/birthday party last month for Emily,” Goodrich said, “so her being an honorary survivor Friday will be the cherry on top. A lot of her family will be there supporting her and Di Friday night.”

The News Advertiser will have photos and coverage from the Relay for Life event in Monday’s newspaper.

Contributed photo

Emily Edwards prepares to cross the finish line at the IMT Des Moines Marathon in October 2011.

time please!

When you take part in Relay For Life…you help save lives!

POKORNY BP 500 W. Adams | Creston | 641-782-7410

B

oyd Appliance Center Inc.

220 N. Pine • Uptown Creston, IA • (641) 782-2163

Selling Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Speed Queen and Traeger Grills

Servicing most makes and models ~ Locally Owned and Operated Weekdays: 8:30-5:30 • Saturdays: 9:00-12:00

Powers Funeral Homes Creston ~ 782-7036

Afton ~ 782-8725

www.powersfh.com

Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014 — Page 7c

Page 6c— Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014

IN

SUPPORTING THE

ADMIRING THE HONORING THE

AND NEVER, EVER GIVING UP

OF Robert Adrian Jerry Adams Flossie Baker Donna Beckett Gayle Beede Billy Belew Jane Bennett Grandpa Bessman Otis Bessman Wilma Bessman Kimberley Bishop Ellen Mae Bochniak Cecil Borcherding Zona Borcherding Arlene Brightwell Charles Brown Tammy Bryson Bob Camp Dan Camp Marilyn Jane Camp Marvin Camp Mary Camp Betty Chubick Wilbur Chubick Alan Claypool Donald Clayton Jill Coen Lela Coleman Joe Connelly Vicki Connelly Doris Cooper Dianna Craig Tyler DeHeer Betty Delaney Wanda Dowdell Marvin Doyle Bruce Drey Janet Dudney Regina Enihis Dick Fils Darrell Fisher Grandma Flies Betty Forshee Laura Francis Paul Francis Karen Frantzky Ron Fry Myrl Parks Fulton Carol Glynn Raymond Gordon Steve Gordon Sam Grandfield Grandma Green

Grandpa Green Vicky Gross Janice Grzanich Gerard Hafner Coleen Halbfass Wayne Hamilton Russell Hardisty Danny Harrold Dolores Harrold Johnnie Harrold David Hartley Jim Hartsock Bob Hestermann Floyd Hestermann Marvin Hestermann Bill Hocker Carl Holste Bob Hudek Kelly Hudson Ron Hudson Frankie Lee Hulett Tom Hupp Don Inlow Jim Irvin Ron Jarmon Teresa Jessen Genevra Jessup Lucille Johnson Don Keeler Belva Kleckner Frances Kleckner Marion Kleckner Orville Kleckner Norma Kling Mike Kosman Mike Kralik John Kroeger Velma Kroeger Bill Lambert Vane Lindsay Ray Lowe Gene Lowenberg Jeff Luther Larry Machen Maggie McAvley Lavern McCarty Veda McCarty Mike Metcalf Eilene Mikkelsen C Wayne Miller Irma Miller Mary Ann Miller Mary Rosarita Miller

Shirley Miller Shirley A Miller Larry Miller Linda Miller Russ Milligan Jerry Monday Jan Mostek Cecil Osmun Jan Palm Sharon Palmer Gene Petersen Sheryl Petersen Laverne Pezley Judy Pritchard Betty Pryor Bill Pryor Lynne Reeves Bob Reid Flossie Reid Ron Remick Larry Roberts Janice Rosekrantz Debbie Russell Dale Schlueter LaVina Schlueter Roger Schrader Paul Schroeder Karla Sellers Betty Sevier Gene Sevier Sue Sevier Shelley Sevier Leo Sheriff Nancy Sheriff Kiyoshi Shimono Pat Sibley Terry Sjulin Gary Skarda Megan Skellenger Ed Somer June Sprague Dorothy Stoaks Karl Swanson Arlan Tarbell Coach Dennis Tassell Sally Tonelli Marilyn Tostenson Donald Van Fosson Al Veitz Chuck Vest Art Vicker Sally Vicker Ellen Von Stein

Lenora Wilson Vicky Winterstien Dennis Wisniewski Delores Wittstock Lee Woosley Cloradelle Wyatt

Dee Warin Don Wearmouth Norma Wearmouth Dale Weed Ava Jean Weis Dane West

IN

Ruth Wynn Dale Yashack Marjorie Yashack Paul & Irene Uncle Johnny

OF Kathyrn Adams Robin Allar Megan Andreason Verna Arey Carma Armstrong Verna Bailey Cindy Baker Dick Baker Keith Bates Kris Bauer Laura Siverly Bentley Pat Bishop Roxane Boden Mary Jo Borcherding Andrew Bradley Karen Carl Lynda Carmichael Pauline Cherryholmes Josephine Clear Thomas Clem Connie Coen Bob Craig Brian Davenport Mike Dolash Mary Jo Dorgan Ann Driskell Nellie Eblen Emily Edwards Emily Queck Elvins Frances Eivins Jeanette Ford Ken Foster Deb Gordon Sherry Green Christine Osmun Hall Marilyn Hartley Michelle Hartman Gary Hays Rose Henry

Eldon Hesterman Phil Hudson Phillip Hudson Jayme Humble Tom Hupp Dawn Ide Mary Lu Imm Betty Isaacs Nancy Wickham Johnson Mary Kannas Ronda Katzer Wes Keeler, Sr. Teresa Kenealy Linda King Sandy Kipp Kerry Kroeger Barb Kuyper Martha Lauer Harry Lewis Pam Loudon Kim Lund Cindy Lynch Barb MacKichan Elizabeth Mason Kathy Mayne Reffa Mayne Jacy McAlexander Phyllis McKinney Gary McNichols Sandy McNichols Martha Menard Phyllis Miller Rhonda Miller Skylar Miller Sue Miller Di Miller Diane Miller Donna Miller Pat Milligan

LeAnn Morris Alaina Nenow Jeanne Piel Kim Pokorny Andi Prescott Barbie Regynski Connie Rhine Martha Ricker Irma Roberts Keegan Russell Branden Sammons Ruth Schroder Donna Schroeder Rita Schroeder Dave Sink Carolyn Skarda Melinda Skellenger Dana Stonehocker Nona Stuber DeeAnn Stults Kathy Tapken Flo Tarbell Jack Taylor Dixie Taylor Evan Taylor Brenda Downing Thompson Ruth Thompson Joyce Tucker Lynn Vandevender Kathy West Jeff White Jerry Willets Bev Wilson Bill Winterstien Shirley Woods Larry Woods Jodie Wurster Class of 1959 Survivors

Page 8c— Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Relay For Life history, who, what, why History of Relay For Life One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office.

He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons.

In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles.

Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him.

He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt’s friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course.

While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer.

Months later he pulled

together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000.

An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.

What is Relay For Life today?

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a lifechanging event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path.

Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.

Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.

What happens at Relay For Life events?

are held. These traditions help participants celebrate, remember, and fight back.

Celebrate – Survivors Lap

The

Relay starts with a Survivors Lap – an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer.

The Survivors Lap is an emotional example of how Relay participants are ensuring that more lives are saved each year – like those of each individual on the track.

We also recognize and celebrate caregivers at Relay For Life. These individuals give their time, love, and support to friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers who face cancer.

At Relay, people understand the frustrations and joys of being a caregiver, Please see RELAY, Page 9

Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they

One Day. One Night.

One Community.

One Fight.

602 Sheldon • Suite A • Creston 641-782-7820 8

M-F 9am-3pm Lobby • M-F 8am-5pm Drive-Up SAT 8:30am-12pm Drive-Up

Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014 — Page 9c

RELAY: Continued from Page 8

since the effects of cancer reach far beyond just the person diagnosed.

Remember – The Luminaria Ceremony After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence.

As people take time to remember, those who have walked alongside others battling cancer can grieve and find healing. This is a time that truly highlights the importance of defeating this disease.

Fight Back – The Fight Back Ceremony Last, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, where we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer.

That personal commitment may be to do something as simple as getting a screening test, quitting smoking, or talking to elected officials about cancer. By taking action, people are personally taking steps to save lives and fight back against a disease that takes too much. Celebrate, remember, and fight back are themes that link all Relays events together, but you can learn more about national event standards and recommendations and more about how to structure your Relay’s planning committee using a suggested three-tier approach by connecting to the documents below.

Philosophy – Why We Relay The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope that those

lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It’s a life-changing experience. At Relay, every person in the community has a chance to celebrate, remember, and fight back. And every person who participates joins others around the globe as part of this worldwide movement to end cancer.

Everyone’s reason to Relay is as unique as their own personal story. At Relay, you can find healing, comfort, and support from others who have faced cancer or who have lost a loved one to the disease.

You have a chance to meet people in the community who are equally as passionate about finding an end to cancer in our lifetime. You can thank all the people who have done so much to support you through your personal cancer experience.

And you can gather together with friends, family, and colleagues to laugh, cry, and create lasting memories.

No matter why you take part in Relay, however, one thing is clear: with every step you take, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives. With your help, we aren’t just fighting one type of cancer – we’re fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyone’s life.

A Presence in Communities Relay For Life is conduct-

ed not simply to raise funds, but to involve new communities, give the Society a local presence, and provide communities the opportunity to own the mission. Because Relay provides grassroots access to the population, it is a critical means of achieving the Society’s 2015 goals.

A Celebration of Cancer Survivorship Relay is a moving celebration of cancer survivorship.

The event begins with a Survivors Lap in which cancer survivors take a victory lap around the track. A candlelight ceremony is held later in the evening to honor cancer survivors and remember those who we’ve lost to this disease.

A Community Event Relay For Life is a community event. Event sites should be selected based on how communities identify themselves. A town or small city may see itself as one community. Larger cities are usually made up of several different communities and neighborhoods. If people identify themselves as being part of a given community, the community qualifies as a Relay site. For example, Relays are even happening on

college and corporate campuses, on military bases, and in cyberspace.

A Community-Owned / Volunteer-Driven Activity As a community event, Relay fulfills a need for belonging that we all have. It also creates a sense of community by bringing people together in a moving and fun atmosphere, with sufficient time for cultivating relationships. The event is volunteer-driven, with Society staff coaching the volunteers. There is a true partnership between volunteers and staff.

A Means of Unifying Communities Cancer is indiscriminate and knows no boundaries.

As voluntary organizations in the United States must serve an increasingly diverse population and customer base, the way in which the American Cancer Society does business will need to shift. Our ability to communicate appropriately and utilize partners in our efforts will facilitate our growth in reaching diverse communities and ultimately in reaching the 2015 goals of the Society. Inclusion is imperative.

Relay Around the Globe

When you take part in Relay for Life... you help save lives!

Creston Livestock Auction, Inc. 641-782-7025

Visit our website at Crestonlivestock.com and view our auctions at lmaauctions.com Bonded For Your Protection

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an international movement to end cancer. Since 1996, the Society has partnered with multiple cancer organizations in countries outside the United States to license and support Relay For Life programs. Through Relay, these organizations bring together passionate volunteers, promote their missionbased activities, and mobilize

community members to take action in the fight against cancer. Relay has proven especially important to countries at the beginning stages of educating both the public and health care communities about this deadly and often preventable disease.

International Relay For Life events are now held in communities spanning 18 countries outside of the United States.

Creston Automotive would like to Support, Honor & Remember those employees, customers & community members whose lives have been touched by cancer!

RESTON UTOMOTIVE 410 W. Adams, Creston, IA 866-782-2179 or 641-782-2179 Visit our website at www.crestonautomotive.com

Page 10c— Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Four things to fight back against cancer Don’t smoke

Take care of your The 1982 United States body

Surgeon General’s report stated that “Cigarette smoking is the major single cause of cancer mortality [death] in the United States.” This statement is as true today as it was then.

Tobacco use is responsible for nearly 1 in 5 deaths in the United States. Because cigarette smoking and tobacco use are acquired behaviors — activities that people choose to do — smoking is the most preventable cause of death in our society. If you haven’t started, don’t. If you are a smoker, seek help to quit.

Get to and stay at a healthy weight throughout life. Try to be physically active on a regular basis. Make healthy food choices with a focus on plant-based foods.

The evidence for this is strong. Each year, more than 572,000 Americans die of cancer; about one-third of these deaths are linked to poor diet, physical inactivity, and carrying too much weight.

Be safe in the sun Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. It accounts for nearly half of all

cancers in the United States.

More than 2 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer are found in this country each year. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, will account for more than 75,000 cases of skin cancer in 2012.

The best ways to lower the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer are to avoid long exposure to intense sunlight and practice sun safety. You can exercise and enjoy the outdoors while using sun safety at the same time.

Find cancer early Screening increases the chances of detecting certain

cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable. Learn what screening tests the American Cancer

Society recommends, when you should have them, and how they are covered under some types of insurance.

Feel comfortable talking with your doctor about when the time is right for your screenings.

The good news on colon cancer 50 or older, the American Cancer Society recommends you talk to your doctor about getting tested, even if you have no symptoms, and discuss which test is right for you. And if you have a family history of colon cancer, you may need to get tested earlier than age 50.

In addition to getting tested, there are steps you can take every day to stay well and prevent colon cancer: • Maintain a healthy weight by being physically active and eating a well-balanced diet.

• Limit the amount of

DREAM BIG H PE BIG

RELAY BIG Cook Video & Appliance — Financing Available with Qualified Credit —

Hwy. 34 East • Creston • 641-782-5112 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm • Sat 8:30am - 2pm

red meat and processed meat you eat, including pork and lunch meats.

• Limit the amount of alcohol you drink to no more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women, and do not smoke.

More good news is that, together with our supporters, the American Cancer

Society is making progress against colon cancer and is saving lives. Colon cancer is highly treatable if found in its early stages. Since the 1990s, more Americans have been surviving colon cancer than ever before.

The American Cancer Society and its nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer

In loving support, honor & memory of all our family, friends & customers QUILTS other

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer for both men and women in America, yet it is preventable, treatable, and beatable. The most important thing you can do to prevent colon cancer and celebrate more birthdays is to get tested.

Colon cancer almost always starts with a polyp – a small growth on the lining of the colon or rectum. Some colon cancer tests can find polyps and your doctor can remove them before they become cancerous. If you are

&

NOTIONS

Quilts & Other Notions

Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-8 • Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 9-5:30

209 W. Montgomery • Creston

641-782-8874

Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN), are working to ensure all Americans who need colon cancer testing and treatment have access to them.

To learn more about how to prevent colon cancer, call your American Cancer Society anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/colon.

“Always accurate, quality prescriptions... we’ll always make time for you!

641-782-6558

405 S. Sumner • Creston

Jeff Longstaff, Ph •• Wayne Carlson, R. R Ph Jeff Longstaff, R.RPh. Wayne“Skip” “Skip” Carlson, Ph. Taryn Thompson, Pharm D Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm • Sat 8:30am-1pm Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm • Sat 8:30am-1pm

Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014 — Page 11c

How funds are raised for Relay for Life

Where does the money go?

Each $100 raised through Relay For Life allows the American Cancer Society to:

• Fund ground-breaking research. American Cancer Society-funded researchers have contributed to nearly every major cancer research breakthrough since the Society’s research program began. They’ve helped establish the link between cancer and smoking, demonstrated the effectiveness of the Pap test, developed cancer-fighting drugs, dramatically increased the cure rate for childhood leukemia and proven mammography to be the best tool to find breast cancer early. If you know a woman who has had a mammogram, you know someone who has benefitted from American Cancer Society-funded research.

• Help pay for lodging at an American Cancer Society Hope Lodge. There are two Hope Lodges in Minnesota; one in Minneapolis and one in Rochester. Last year more than 50,000 patients and caregivers nationwide stayed at a Hope Lodge at no charge while receiving cancer treatment, saving an estimated $23 million in hotel expenses.

• Help cancer patients get to treatment and back home

again through the Road to Recovery program. The American Cancer Society helped more than 50,000 patients get to and from treatment last year.

• Support Reach to Recovery volunteers as they visit with newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, who seek help and guidance during their various stages of cancer.

• Help guide patients, their caregivers and families through their cancerjourney through the Patient Navigator Program.

• Cover the cost of providing information to those facing cancer. Every day more than 3,000 people call the American Cancer Society for help and information. 1-800-227-2345 connects callers with Cancer Information Specialists 24-hours a day, every day of the week.

Help is available in more than 170 languages.

Through www.cancer.org,

the American Cancer Society provides cancer information and localized resources to 25 million visitors every year.

Creston • 641-782-7023 In honor & memory of our residents, families and employees whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Creston Nursing & Rehab Center

1001 Cottonwood - Creston, IA

641-782-8511

Celebrate • Remember • Fight Back

Let your LIGHT shine!

The American Cancer Society encourages Relay For Life participants to raise at least $100. Teams are encouraged to have at least 10 individuals on each team and urged to set individual and team goals.

Relayers who raise at least $100 receive a commemorative Relay For Life T-shirt.

For many, the T-shirt is a badge of honor representing the miles walked at Relay For Life, the person they are walking for or their deep commitment to the fight against cancer.

Creativity is key as teams try to raise money before arriving at a Relay For Life event. In addition to asking people for pledges, teams also hold bake sales, car washes, dinners, sporting events, art sales, clothing drives, or whatever inspires them. The true beauty of Relay is how each event is shaped and made successful by community members

“On the Corner of Savings”

”

Chrysler • -Dodge • Jeep • -GMC S.

• • 410• S. Sumner • Creston 641-782-2107 • 1-800-676-6994

Page 12c— Creston News Advertiser — Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Sponsorship, In Kind and Service Donations Gold Level - $2500 + Creston News Advertiser

Silver Level - $1000 - $2499 Ferrara Candy Company First National Bank in Creston KSIB Radio

Bronze Level $500 - $999

Bunn-O-Matic Corporation Creston Schools & Administration Dr. Dan & Connie Coen D.D.S. Hy-Vee Iowa State Savings Bank M&M Motors Medicap Pharmacy PCSB Stalker Chevrolet

Underwriter Level $250-$499

American Family Insurance Boyd Appliance Center Carter Agency

Underwriter Level - (cont.)

Chat Mobility Corning Meat Processing Service Powers Funeral Homes State Savings Bank Studio 101 Tyler Insurance Services, Inc. Walmart Weaver Meats

Hour of Hope - $100-$249 AgriVision Creston Automotive Draper, Snodgrass, Mikkelsen & Co., P.C. Kenyon & Nielsen PC Law Offices Pokorny BP R.E. Lewis Refrigeration/Capstone Rhine Body & Repair Southwest Iowa REC

In Kind Donations Casey’s Charlie Brown Auto LTD Chris Mansour Graphic Displays

In Kind Donations - (cont.)

Greater Regional Cancer Center McDonalds Napa Autoparts Pizza Hut Pizza Ranch Sara Lee Subway

Service Donations

American Homes Boy Scouts Creston High School Art Students Creston High School Baseball Team Creston High School Softball Team Crop Production Services ECHCO Concrete L.L.C. Kilgore’s RV Leslie’s Dance Emporium Phil Price RaeAnne Hopkins Sound Explosion – Randy & Holly Cooper Southwestern Community College The Lobby

We support the Relay for Life Creston Fareway

of Relay for Life

500 Industrial Parkway —Creston —

Meat Department 782-6940 Grocery Department 782-5612 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Monday thru Saturday

Member FDIC