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Featured Story:
Cathy Stiller
"I chose to run with Fred's Team because Memorial Sloan-Kettering saved my life, and I am incredibly proud to help them save other women like me." Read more.
Head and Neck Cancers: The Latest in Treatments and Surgical Reconstruction
Join us on October 18 for a free CancerSmart discussion on head and neck cancers with Jatin Shah, Chief of MSK's Head and Neck Surgical Service, plastic surgeon Joseph Disa, and radiation oncologist Nancy Lee. The speakers will also answer questions from the audience. Register Now!
Breast Cancer
Educational Fair
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Check out the Breast Cancer Educational Fair to learn more about this common form of the disease. Nurses will be on hand to answer questions and concerns about prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment options. (Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21 --
10-4pm. Evelyn H. Lauder Breast and Imaging Center.)
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The Fred's Team E-Alert is a monthly e-newsletter featuring team and event news, and information about pioneering cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. To learn more about Fred's Team, visit our website at www.fredsteam.org. |
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TEAM NEWS |
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$3 million Raised in 2011! |
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The weather may be getting colder, but Fred's Team is on fire! Our dedicated team of athletes has raised $1 million for critical cancer research and care in just the last month—bringing our 2011 total to over $3 million! Our thanks go to everyone who helped make this incredible achievement possible. |
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Cheer at ING NYC Marathon: Sunday, November 6 |
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Will you be in the Big Apple on race day? Come show your support for Fred's Team New York! Join us at one of our designated cheering sections -- mile 17 (67th Street & First Avenue) or mile 23 (90th Street & Fifth Avenue) -- for an unforgettable experience. The cheering stations will open at approximately 10:30 a.m. |
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Fred's Team: In the News! |
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Fred's Team members Caroline Davis and Jennifer Suarez made headlines in their local papers about their upcoming Fred's Team race: The Ridgefield Press and The Midland Daily News. Nice job and thank you for spreading the word about Fred's Team! |
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YOU CAN HELP
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Donate to MSKCC |
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Make a tax-deductible donation today and help MSK's world-renowned investigators make lifesaving progress in cancer research and care. |
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Donate Blood or Platelets |
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Certain cancer treatments reduce the number of blood cells and platelets, which can cause anemia and feelings of weakness. Our patients depend on volunteers in the community to donate blood and platelets to replenish their blood supply and begin to feel better. Find out where and when you can make your donation. |
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Social Media: Like us on Facebook. |
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Connect with us to stay on top of the latest team news and events. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Check out our Flickr page. Suggest us to your friends! |
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