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Great news about the Chelcun Family Fund For Stomach Cancer Research

Posted by Karen Chelcun Schreiber On September - 28 - 2009

The Chelcun Family Fund for Stomach Cancer Research has accomplished much, in a very short time. Our website is a leading resource (if not the leading resource) for information about HDGC and support for HDGC families worldwide. We are writing to bring you up to date on what’s been happening, and to announce a major step forward.

Our website at www.BeStrongHearted.org took off in a way none of us had anticipated. The statistics are astounding: visitors from 81 countries and every state in the United States; thousands of page views; families across the globe sharing their stories and connecting with others for support and information.

We’ve sparked a research study that will be led by Dr. Gregory Lauwers, a pathologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Details about the study will be announced soon on our website. Read the rest of this entry »

Education, Families, Front, Fundraising, Get Involved, HDGC, Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer

Facts about Stomach Cancer and Stomach Cancer Research Funding

Posted by Johanna Chelcun On June - 30 - 2009

By Johanna Chelcun, PA-C

 

Did you know…

 

…that Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC) is an inherited cancer syndrome that leads to an increased risk for diffuse gastric cancer (67-83% risk by age 80) and lobular breast cancer (20-40% risk for women by age 80.)

 

…that the American Cancer Society estimated that one million people worldwide would be diagnosed with stomach cancer in the year 2007, and that 800,000 would die from the disease? Read the rest of this entry »

Education, Front, Fundraising, Get Involved, HDGC, Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer, Research

Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC): A Resource for You

Posted by Karen Chelcun Schreiber On June - 13 - 2009

HDGC...Now What?

Be sure to visit HDGC…Now What?

 

You, or someone close to you has been diagnosed with HDGC.  Now what?  The search is on, for information, for support, for encouragement.

  
We are committed to developing this network, a valuable source of credible and useful information.  Join our community of support for all of those touched by HDGC or other types of stomach cancer.  Your participation can be as little or as much as you desire.  You decide. Read the rest of this entry »

Education, Families, Fundraising, Gastrectomy, General, Genetics, Get Involved, HDGC, Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer, Lobular Breast Cancer, Mind, Body, Spirit, News, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Research

Fleming’s Hosts Benefit Wine Tasting Event

Posted by Karen Chelcun Schreiber On May - 4 - 2009

flemings
Madison, WI

Dear Friends & Family,

I am thrilled to announce an event at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Madison, WI. The Fleming’s 100 Wine Tasting will benefit the Be Strong Hearted® campaign of our Chelcun Family Fund for Stomach Cancer Research.  The cost to attend is $25 per person, of which ninety-five percent will benefit the fund.

I would love to see you there, and I hope you will extend this invitation to others you know who may enjoy the event. A summer day will provide the perfect opportunity to take advantage of their lovely outdoor patio area, too.

We extend much gratitude to Andy Tsigolis, the Operating Partner of Fleming’s Madison, for his generous support of our cause.

Kia Kaha,

Karen 

www.BeStrongHearted.org continues to reach people worldwide who are just beginning to learn about hereditary gastric cancer. Affected families have expressed their thanks for our mission. Research is proceeding with wonderful personal contacts and commitments from key scientists. The scientists have shared their appreciation for our awareness and education efforts, and have said that “if you are having contacts from people around the world [and we are], then you are saving lives.” We appreciate your support, as it allows us to support and advance this very important research.

Visit Fleming’s Madison.

Front, Fundraising, Get Involved

Lily’s Cookies

Posted by Karen Chelcun Schreiber On March - 14 - 2009

lily-cookieslily-gregMy name is Lily and I’m in 4th grade. I would like to tell you about my cookie project. I wanted to help with stomach cancer research after I heard that our family friend, Mr. Greg, had stomach cancer. My mom and I thought of ways to help. Then I came up with an idea, “Since I make fabulous homemade chocolate chip cookies, maybe I could make people a dozen cookies in exchange for a ten dollar donation to the Chelcun Family Stomach Cancer Foundation?” So far I’ve raised $410 dollars for the foundation. My plan is to keep making cookies as long as there is stomach cancer. By the way Kia Kaha means “Be strong hearted” which is the motto for the foundation.

Someone You Should Know: Lily Beyer Article & Video
January 2009

Fundraising, News

Erin’s Gift Family Forum Notice

Posted by Karen Chelcun Schreiber On March - 12 - 2009

Notice from Erin’s Gift regarding a Family Forum in Canada:

Add your name to the list of parties interested in attending a HDGC Family Forum. Plans are tentatively in the works for a forum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for families affected by HDGC to be held within the next 3-5 years. The forum will include guest speakers such as Dr. David Huntsman. Please add your name to the contact list if you wish to receive further information as it develops.
March 2009

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