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

Great Lake Orientation (GLO) for New Staff
GLO is a three day program to orient new staff to the American Cancer Society and the Great Lakes Division. It is at GLO that new staff receive an overview of the Great Lakes Division through presentations by key staff members who will provide support and resources to set them up for success in achieving our mission.

One of the most important pieces of GLO is the relationship building that occurs with the participants.  When they leave GLO, they not only are armed with information and resources, they also know they have the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against cancer. 

Meet Corinne Petras|Communications Specialist
Detroit Metro Office

"The most rewarding part of being an ACS staffer I think is feeling like what I’ve learned in my past professional life is really being applied and making a difference in people’s lives."