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

Zucchini bites
Cooking spray
2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4 inch rounds
1/2 cup reduced-fat baking mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 F. Heat cast-iron skillet or cookie sheet in oven for 2 minutes. Remove from oven
Spray both sides of zucchini slices with cooking spray. Coat with baking mix.
Place zucchini slices in skillet or on cookie sheet and sprinkle with garlic salt, paprika, and Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes until slightly browned.
Serve immediately.

Makes approximately  24 zucchini slices.
Serves 8.

End Result: I didn’t have any paprika, so I used black pepper instead. It still tasted pretty amazing. Create your own variation using the spices you like (or the spices you have around!)

Purchasing Tips for Zucchini
When choosing zucchini, select those that are smaller in size. They will be more tender and have thinner skins. Buy only as much as you need; like most fruits and vegetables, zucchini tastes better when consumed shortly after purchase.