In this issue
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VOICES photo and video contest!
Enter and win great prizes with your memorable Relay For Life photos and videos

Daffodil Days volunteer gives hope to the newly diagnosed
Cathy Kapala, a colon cancer survivor and longtime Daffodil Days volunteer from Saginaw Township, Michigan, finds that giving back to others is the key to a positive outlook on life.

The Colossal Colon® in Detroit
Detroit residents will have a unique opportunity to learn how to protect themselves from colon cancer thanks to CoCo.

Meet your ACS Research Grantee: Dr. Marie Swanson
Dr. Marie Swanson at Indiana University uses her research grant to provide for others.

NCAA president diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Myles Brand, president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association was diagnosed with cancer on Christmas Eve, 2008.

Federal Advocacy in 2009: Potentially promising in future of cancer
Brad Burk, Great Lakes Division Director of Government Relations talks about how 2009 has the potential to be a historic year in the fight against cancer

Colorectal Cancer Quiz
Do you know what your colorectal cancer risks are, or what preventative measures to take?
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Our very own GLD YouTube channel!
Showcase the best of your GLD Relay events on YouTube!

Powerful Choices podcast
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Len Lichtenfeld talks about the decrease in cancer incidence and mortality rates, and analyses the new research for us to understand its impact.

VOICES in the kitchen
On the menu: Zucchini bites

GLO Grads
Corinne Petras
ACS Communications Specialist
Detroit Metro Office

The Colossal Colon® in Detroit
The Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network (CRAN) of Southeast Michigan will be hosting the Colossal Colon® exhibit at the Detroit Science Center from March 13 through until March 18, 2009.

“Coco,” as the Colossal Colon® is affectionately known, is a 40-foot long, 4-foot tall, oversized model of the human colon that is designed to educate people about colorectal cancer and other diseases of the colon. Visitors who crawl through the Colossal Colon® will see Crohn's disease, diverticulosis, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, cancerous and non-cancerous polyps, and various stages of colon cancer.

The goal of the exhibit is to educate younger people about colorectal cancer, and the Colossal Colon® is the perfect educational tool to do just that. Coco gets everyone talking about colorectal cancer, which is one of the first steps in eliminating it. Adults and children alike can crawl through or look through windows to check out the various features inside Coco.

Since 2002, Coco has visited over 100 cities in over 40 states and Canada, and has been hosted at hospitals, malls, convention centers, state fairs, museums, a football tournament, an amusement park, and other unique locations.

WHY SHOULD YOU COME?

• Where else can you crawl through a 40 ft. colon, or look into it?
• You get to see the Inflammatory Bowl Disease (IBD) Quilt Project
• It’s a family friendly event- the exhibit is for all ages
• March is colorectal cancer awareness month- come learn if you or someone you love should be getting screened right now
• Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death- help us raise the awareness about it
• Learn about diet and physical activity, and how it can help you keep a healthy colon
• Enjoy the fun and excitement of the entire Detroit Science Center
• And much, much more!