FOR LAURIE

Meet my friend and colleague Laurie. On June 04, 2006 a fund raiser was held on her behalf. Laurie has Colon Cancer and is presently receiving chemo to help manage the disease.

What is colorectal cancer?

Most colorectal cancer starts in the cells that line the inside of the colon or the rectum. The colon and rectum are part of your digestive system, where food is changed into energy and the body rids itself of waste matter.

The colon (known as the large bowel or large intestine) joins the small intestine to the rectum. Food moves from the stomach to the small intestine, where your body continues to break it down. When food is completely digested, it moves from the small intestine into the colon, where water is removed. The last part of the colon is known as the rectum. This is where waste is stored. When you have a bowel movement, waste leaves the body through the opening called the anus.

Cancer of the small intestine is very rare, so when people talk about bowel cancer, they usually mean colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer for both men and women in Canada.

To help raise funds for Laurie's treatment and for The Tom Baker Cancer Center(Canadian), a silent auction was held, along with personal pledges from friends and family members.Head shaving was the feature of the fund raiser. And a hamburger stand was set up. Anyone wanting to make a financial contribution can contact me at: shebell41@hotmail.com .

These are the brave ones that shaved their facial hair and heads.

Hair gone............after pictures. Aren't they all cute with bald heads?

The event is over for today. But the cause is on- going. Please prayer for Laurie and for a cure to be found for Colon Cancer. Let's do our part by giving generously.