Stand Up to Cancer

I think it's time for a positive, happy blog.  This subject can be a sad one to talk about, so how about some ways that we can make a difference.

Stand Up to Cancer launched in 2008.  The organization funded their second commercial-free telecast on September 10, 2010 and received over $80 million in pledges from people around the world to accelerate ground-breaking research and bring new treatments to patients.   The SU2C broadcast was dedicated to the over 12 million U.S. cancer survivors illustrating how groundbreaking research can change the tide in the fight against the disease.  Celebrities and stars of every kind appeared during the show, encouraging people to donate to this organization and to stand up to cancer.
I haven't been on the website in a little while, but when I got on recently, I found a new section I didn't notice before.  It's called Launch a Star.  The Constellation is a tribute space to honor anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis.  For as little as a $1 donation, you can launch or add to a star in the name of someone you love who received a cancer diagnosis.  I think this is a really interesting way to honor those who have fought or are fighting this disease.
The website is really great and you should take the time to look around it if you have a chance.  You can shop SU2C gear, read feature stories about what new research is being done, news headlines about new discoveries and many other things.  Look around, donate, take a stand.





Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, passed away on July 25, 2008. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September of 2006. He survived almost 2 years after his diagnosis. Although this may not be the happy survival story you were expecting, the way that Randy Pausch handled his disease is an uplifting, wonderful story. You can watch his Last Lecture on youtube. It's a wonderful lecture.