\nTeam Draft thanks Lung Cancer Connection\, Inc for helping coordinate this opportunity for Tammy and Kevin. Tammy is a 5 year lung cancer survivor.
\nTeam Draft is committed to providing unique experiences to lung cancer survivors\, and their support teams\, across the country. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/st-louis-rams-training-camp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130807T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130807T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130807T132035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T114637Z UID:2719-1375862400-1375894800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Saint Louis University Cancer Center DESCRIPTION:SLUCare\, the clinical arm for the Saint Louis University School of Medicine\, is a leading patient-centered\, physician-guided provider of health care services in the St. Louis region. Guided by Judeo-Christian values and dedicated to excellent service in the Catholic Jesuit tradition\, our central purpose is to support the mission of Saint Louis University by providing a setting for and financial support of health professions education and biomedical research.SLUCare physicians have a long and proud reputation for providing excellent care for patients with complex medical conditions\, such as our state-of-the-art management of cystic fibrosis. \n\n\n\nThere geriatrics group is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. And the clinicians in our sleep disorder clinic are recognized as among the nation’s best by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The first heart transplant in the region was performed by SLUCare doctors and the first cardiac catheterization laboratory in the region was established at Saint Louis University. \nThere physicians have been involved in pioneering new techniques like the hybrid maze for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.\n\nWith ongoing research in the development of vaccines against influenza\, our academic clinicians are recognized as some of the most prominent vaccine researchers in the country. Providing national leadership in the field of hepatology\, the Saint Louis University Liver Center is staffed by some of the highest-profile doctors and research scientists in the nation.As members of the Saint Louis University community\, SLUCare‘s nearly 500 physicians and their staff demonstrate conduct and performance consistent with SLU’s mission – the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity. In accord with our mission statement as a Jesuit\, Catholic institution\, SLUCare strives to be “catholic” or “universal” in recognizing the values we share with all traditions and persons of good will. In our aspirations to realize the University’s mission\, we celebrate a shared set of values that support the greater good. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/saint-louis-university-cancer-center-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130809T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130809T152106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130816T145521Z UID:2739-1376035200-1376067600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention DESCRIPTION:Durham\, NC. Team Draft is heading to Durham\, NC to discuss lung cancer screenings with the VHA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention\, and meet with Chief Consultant for Preventive Medicine\, Dr. Linda Kinsinger. \nThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP)\, a section of the Office of Patient Care Services (OPCS)\, was established in 1995. The purpose of NCP is to provide a central office for monitoring and encouraging VHA activities with respect to the provision\, evaluation\, and improvement of preventive health services and to promote the expansion and improvement of clinical\, research\, and education activities related to VHA preventive health service. This Directive provides information on the responsibilities of the NCP. \nThe Veterans Health Administration is home to the United States’ largest integrated health care system consisting of 152 medical centers\, nearly 1\,400 community-based outpatient clinics\, community living centers\, Vet Centers and Domiciliaries. Together these health care facilities and the more than 53\,000 independent licensed health care practitioners who work within them provide comprehensive care to more than 8.3 million* Veterans each year. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/veterans-health-administration-vha-national-center-for-health-promotion-and-disease-prevention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130809T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130809T152526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130816T145623Z UID:2741-1376035200-1376067600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:A Survivor at Bank of America Stadium DESCRIPTION:Charlotte\, NC- Lung cancer survivor Dawn Gardener\, and Wake Forest medical oncologist William J. Petty\, will represent Team Draft at the Carolina Panthers first preseason game of the 2013 season versus the Chicago Bears. The game marks the third Carolina Panthers Alumni Appreciation game\, and an opportunity for Dawn and Dr. Petty to join former Panthers before the game\, on the field for warm-ups and in the suites during the game\, and share their experiences around lung cancer.\nTeam Draft’s Survivor series\, is committed to providing unique experiences to lung cancer survivors\, and their support teams\, across the country. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/a-survivor-at-bank-of-america-stadium/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130816T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130816T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130816T145925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130818T173435Z UID:2823-1376640000-1376643600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:University of Virginia Couric Cancer Center DESCRIPTION:Charlottesville\, VA. Team Draft will be touring the University of VA Couric Cancer Center to speak with their lung cancer team of oncologists and researchers about the centers’ latest treatment options and advances. \nThe University of Virginia (UVA) Cancer Center was founded in 1984 and received its NCI designation in 1987. The Center’s vision is of a collaborative approach to basic and translational research coupled with the delivery of multi-specialty\, patient-centered care. \nThe special mission of the Center is to identify new frontiers of knowledge that can be brought to bear in the fight against cancer. UVA has a long tradition of discovery research in cancer cell regulation\, especially in the area of signal transduction. To that end\, the Center has fostered partnerships between molecular pharmacologists and tumor virologists\, which spearheaded the creation of the cancer cell signaling field. The Center has worked with the private sector to translate discoveries into useful tools for cancer care. \nThe Center draws more than 130 researchers from 22 different academic departments. UVA’s research activities are organized around five programs that combine a foundation of basic science with translational or clinical components: Chemical and Structural Biology\, Molecular Genetics and Epigenetics\, Cancer Cell Signaling\, Women’s Oncology\, and Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/university-of-virginia-couric-cancer-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130816T145340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130818T173407Z UID:2821-1376654400-1376665200@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Washington Redskins Training Camp DESCRIPTION:Richmond\, VA. Lung Cancer Survivors Ralph Burton and Luther Jordan\, along with their spouses Diane and Gwen\, will represent Team Draft at the Washington Redskins training camp today. \nRalph is a 73 year old life-long Redskins fan. He is currently being treated at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Cancer Center\, along with Luther Jordan. Prior to going to VCU Cancer Center\, he was told surgery would likely not help\, but he ended up having a successful surgery and is currently enrolled in a clinical trial and doing well. Luther was treated at VCU Cancer Center in 2009 by the Radiation Oncology team. \nAt VCU Massey Cancer Center\, patients are treated by multidisciplinary teams\, which consist of a variety of cancer specialists across multiple disciplines. Each team collaborates on every case\, ensuring the best possible treatment plan for each individual patient. The patient is evaluated by a group of oncologists\, surgeons\, radiologists\, nurse practitioners\, therapists and others\, all of whom meet on a regular basis. Winner of the prestigious Circle of Life award\, Massey is a recognized leader in palliative care and one of eight Palliative Care Leadership Centers nationwide. \nTeam Draft is dedicated to providing a unique experience to survivors\, caregivers and their treatment teams nationwide. We thank the Washington Redskins and VCU Massey Cancer Center for their support. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/washington-redskins-training-camp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130817T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130816T150402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130824T015149Z UID:2825-1376726400-1376758800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Orioles help Team Draft celebrate survivorship DESCRIPTION:Baltimore\, MD. One\, Two\, Three strikes you’re out… Lung cancer Survivor Kimberly McNish as well as Sidney Kimmell Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins RN; Madelaine Binner\, and their husbands\, will represent Team Draft at the Baltimore Orioles Saturday night game against the Colorado Rockies\, as guests of lung cancer survivor and Orioles Director of Public Relations\, Monica Barlow. \nThe Orioles are no strangers to lung cancer. \nMonica Barlow\, Baltimore Orioles\, Director of PR\nBALTIMORE (WMAR) – She had champagne poured on her head a few weeks ago\, and we can’t wait to pop the cork again when she scores another victory over lung cancer. See this picture? Monica Barlow is in the middle surrounded by friends. Remember this picture. “I try to think about cancer as little as possible\,” said Barlow. We cannot stop thinking of a 35-year-old\, who runs marathons\, eats broccoli\, and has never took a swig of a cigarette only to find out she has lung cancer. “There are no why did this happen\,” she said. She was married for what seemed like minutes before the vow of in sickness and in health soared to the top of the medical charts. A lingering cough and her husband chased her to the doctor\, who said\, cancer chased to her lymph nodes and liver. “Which made it stage four\, as bad as it gets\,” said Barlow. Then her family\, the Orioles. This year of the birds\, became the year of the Barlow – giving her hope. “Everybody rallied\, incredible\,” she said. If the Orioles can show us a miracle why can’t we see a miracle in Monica. So tomorrow will come and she’ll take a pill that wasn’t available to her two years ago. That is another sign. Then the next day will come and more after that\, and her smile will never disappear. “Not going to define my life\,” said Barlow. Remember the picture\, see all her friends – she now has a bigger fan club. As we use the standing room only section in her heart to wish her the taste of champagne\, when she beats this disease. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/baltimore-orioles-help-team-draft-celebrate-survivorship/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130818T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130818T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130818T172933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130820T013650Z UID:2840-1376812800-1376845200@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Livestrong Philadelphia DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, PA. Team Draft\, Co-Founder and Livestrong Global Envoy\, Chris Draft will participate alongside lung cancer survivor Linda Wortman\, and other cancer survivors\, in the 2013 Livestrong Challenge Philly cycling and running event. Team LIVESTRONG Challenge events are fun\, community events\, not races\, and athletes of all levels are welcomed and celebrated. The events are fully supported and full of the hope and inspiration that has been fueling the cancer fight since 1997. The participants choose the distance: walk or run 5K or 10K\, or ride 20\, 45\, 65 or 100 miles. \nMany of you might recognize Linda through our lung cancer survivor series videos. Linda\, a retired flight attendant\, was diagnosed with lung cancer 5 years ago by doctors at the Mayo Clinic. Since her diagnosis\, she has been running across the country to promote awareness and raise fund for lung cancer research. \nYou can listen to Linda’s story by following this link: http://vimeo.com/72362758 URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/livestrong-philadelphia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130820T012833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130821T161521Z UID:2846-1376992800-1376996400@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Yale Cancer Center DESCRIPTION:New Haven\, CT. Team Draft will be meeting with the Thoracic Oncology team and touring the outpatient clinics as well as touring the In-patient clinics conducted by Abe Lopman\, Vice President of Smilow Cancer Center and Cathy Lyons\, Director of Nursing. Team Draft will be also be able to tour the grounds and sit down with Dr Thomas Lynch\, Director of Yale Cancer Center and Physician-in-Chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven. \nYale Cancer Center combines a tradition of innovative cancer treatment and quality care for our patients. A National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center for over 38 years\, Yale Cancer Center is one of only 41 Centers in the nation. Comprehensive cancer centers play a vital role in the advancement of the NCI’s goal of reducing morbidity and mortality from cancer through scientific research\, cancer prevention\, and innovative cancer treatment. \nThe physicians\, nurses\, scientists\, and staff at Yale Cancer Center are leaders in cancer research and care. Cancer treatment for patients is available at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven through multidisciplinary teams who work together to make sure that every aspect of a patient’s treatment plan is well managed. \nYale Cancer Center is a collaboration between nationally and internationally renowned scientists and physicians at Yale School of Medicine and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven. This partnership enables the Center to provide the best approaches for prevention\, detection\, diagnosis\, and treatment for cancer. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/yale-cancer-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130820T013535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130820T013535Z UID:2850-1377003600-1377007200@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey DESCRIPTION:New Brunswick\, NJ. Team Draft will be at Rutgers Cancer Institute to look at their new innovations and changes that they have made to research techniques and programs. The Institute delivers advanced comprehensive care to adults and children including access to clinical trials and conducts cutting-edge cancer research. \nAs New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center\, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is dedicated to improving the prevention\, detection\, treatment\, and care of patients with cancer\, through the transformation of laboratory discoveries into clinical practice. \nThe coveted NCI designation\, awarded to only 41 such centers nationwide\, is granted competitively to institutions characterized by scientific excellence and the ability to bring research discoveries to patients. To gain a “comprehensive” designation\, the highest ranking given by the NCI\, a center must meet rigorous criteria in cancer care\, research\, prevention and education. \nThe leadership of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey is comprised of distinguished researchers and physicians who are internationally recognized in their field. Our basic scientists\, clinical researchers\, and population scientists meet regularly to exchange information and ensure that laboratory discoveries are refined and applied to clinical care as quickly as possible\, that clinical observations reach laboratory researchers on a continuing basis\, and that prevention strategies are interwoven in to all research programs. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/rutgers-cancer-institute-of-new-jersey/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130820T013206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130821T162934Z UID:2848-1377018000-1377021600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:NY Giants Training Camp DESCRIPTION:East Rutherford\, NJ. Lung Cancer Survivor Abraham Almanza and his family will be representing Team Draft at the NY Giants Training Camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Abraham has a lot to celebrate this year. Diagnosed at age 15\, Abraham now celebrates his 16th year since diagnosis. He is also celebrating the birth of a new baby. \nThis year\, the Giants\, like many other N.F.L. teams\, have not gone away to a relatively remote location in New York\, Connecticut\, Vermont or Oregon\, as they had for nearly 80 years. The Giants instead chose to stay in the Meadowlands\, where several years ago\, they built a state-of-the-art practice facility with offices\, meeting and locker rooms\, multiple grass fields and a vast indoor field house. The players are housed in a swanky hotel overlooking the Giants’ compound. \nAbraham represents hope for the future as a lung cancer survivor. Since the age of 15\, Abraham has battled lung cancer. He now has a new lease on life and has been able to start a new life with a new generation of Almanza’s. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/ny-giants-training-camp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130821T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130821T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130820T013946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130828T112530Z UID:2851-1377072000-1377075600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, PA. Lung Cancer Survivor Michael O’Brien and his wife\, Maureen will be representing Team Draft at the Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp. Michael and Maureen will get an up close and personal look at the 2013 NFL line-up for the Eagles\, which include: Michael Vick\, and newcomers: Fletcher Cox\, Jason Peters\, Jeremy Maclin\, LeSean McCoy\, and DeSean Jackson. \nMichael O’Brien is currently being treated at Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center. The Kimmel Cancer Center – a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center\, is home to internationally renowned cancer physicians and research scientists. \nTeam Draft would like to send a Special Thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles\, along with all participating NFL Teams partnering with Team Draft and Lung Cancer Survivors nationwide. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/philadelphia-eagles-training-camp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130821T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130820T014200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130828T112458Z UID:2853-1377079200-1377082800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Fox Chase Cancer Center DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, PA. Team Draft will be touring Fox Chase Cancer Center and talking with top oncologists and researchers about what Fox Chase Cancer Center is doing for lung cancer patients in their area. \nAs an NCI- designated comprehensive cancer center\, the specialists at Philadelphia’s Fox Chase Cancer Center are among the nation’s best\, offering treatment for lung cancer\, including complex cases\, cancer recurrence (the cancer coming back)\, and inoperable lung cancer. URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/fox-chase-cancer-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130822T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130822T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130822T151606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130918T123736Z UID:2886-1377158400-1377190800@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed DESCRIPTION:Team Draft will be at John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed and will be meeting with Lt. Commander Corey A. Carter M.D. \nWalter Reed National Military Medical Center is the Nation’s Medical Center\, proudly serving military beneficiaries in the Washington\, D.C. area as well as those from across the country and around the globe. As the largest military medical center in the U.S. \nDonate Today to the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/walter-reed-betheseda-national-military-hospital/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130824T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T084227 CREATED:20130828T112133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130918T123604Z UID:2949-1377331200-1377363600@www.teamdraft.org SUMMARY:Creating with Joey DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, GA. Creating with Joey was organized by the Lerner Family to honor the life of a young\, healthy\, non-smoker who was suddenly diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 39 and passed away at the age of 40. \nJoey’s sister once wrote: \nYears ago\, Joey once wrote on his painting\, “Boxers and artists are a lot alike. Artists paint pictures with paint like a boxer throws punches.” Even then\, Joey knew he was a fighter. \nHe was quiet. Some call it shy. We call it extraordinary. A man of few words but with a heart of verses. His silence was filled with pure goodness. And when he spoke\, it was profound. We all listened in our own individual way. A family that heard his courageous fight. Together\, we watched him- hiding his one struggle to prevent our own from overcoming us. We immersed ourselves in his grace\, selflessness\, strength\, and deep love for us. He was relentless. And as he fought\, our already strong family found a new meaning. The definition of family surpassed any human dictionary. We defined life\, love\, and unity through Joey. Without him saying a word\, he taught us how to truly live- how to find strength when you think you have absolutely nothing left\, how to truly be selfless\, how to let petty differences disappear in the midst of what is important\, and how to see someone’s true soul regardless of their physical presence. \nTeam Draft was honored to spend the night helping to celebrate the life and art of Joseph S. Lerner\, III\, affectionately known to all as “Joey”. \nDonate Today to the National Campaign to Change the Face of Lung Cancer URL:https://www.teamdraft.org/event/creating-with-joey/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR