IN THE NEWS
A Tribute To Allan Goldberg of First Descents - June 2008
Please visit the First Descents website to view a tribute to Allan.
John Wayne Cancer Foundation Supports The Second Annual Miles For Melanoma Run/Walk - May 31, 2008, CA
This event raised over $10,000 for the Melanoma Research Foundation. JWCF donated sunscreen to the participants.
Old Guys Rule and John Wayne Partner Up to Fight Cancer with a New Apparel Collection - May 2008
Old Guys Rule, the popular Southern California lifestyle apparel line, is pleased to announce its partnership with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF) in an effort to bring courage, strength and grit to the fight against cancer. Old Guys Rule is introducing a collection of John Wayne inspired apparel featuring images and quotes from John Wayne, licensed by Wayne Enterprises, with a portion of sales to be donated directly to JWCF.
Old Guys Rule sought out this collaboration to contribute to a cause that so perfectly reaches the brand’s demographic. The clothing brand represents a community of men who are dedicated to an active and exciting lifestyle no matter what their age.
“John Wayne is the ultimate cool Old Guy, his zest for life and relentless fight against cancer embodies everything that we believe in,” says Old Guys Rule owner Thom Hill.
Hill continues, “By supporting cancer research and education. JWCF’s efforts focus on fighting many types of cancers that men often get, such as skin, lung, and prostate cancers. These are issues that affect Old Guys Rule fans and that we are eager to contribute to the awareness, prevention, and treatment of. Our hopes are that we can get the message of prevention out to our loyal customers, in addition to contributing to the incredible research and programs that the JWCF supports with the purchase of every t-shirt.” Old Guys Rule is proud to help JWCF continue the fight its namesake started.
The John Wayne Old Guys Rule collection includes four unique t-shirt designs featuring images and quotes from John Wayne with a retail price of $20. The collection is available now online at www.oldguysrule.com.
Event Manager Noel Cook
Photograph by Paul Ivanushka Photography
2nd Annual Chuck Cook Memorial Team Roping Event - October 26, 2008, CA
Noel Cook is putting on this event in memory of his father Chuck Cook. This event will benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. For more information call Noel at 909-631-7300.
Spot a Spot. Save a Life! Update - April 2008
In 2007, JWCF became one of the main sponsors of the Spot a Spot. Save a Life. skin cancer prevention and early detection education program. The program has made a very positive impact on the community and is expanding. The National Melanoma Awareness Program's Spot a Spot. Save a Life. curriculum has been taught by volunteer college students to over 8,000 students at over a dozen Orange County, California schools. The program has also taught nurses, summer camps, junior life guards, sports teams and exhibited at health fairs. The program has expanded to the Paul Mitchell School of Hair Design. Hair stylists were trained to identify potential skin cancer. Most people get haircuts more often than they go to the doctor, so this unique program will help beat skin cancer through early detection. With over 200 trained volunteers, the program has grown to Cal Poly Pomona, Chapman University, Orange County Junior Colleges and we anticipate the program being adopted at UCLA and CSULA and beyond! To learn more or to download the high school or elementary school presentations visit www.spotaspot.org.
Ten Year Old Summer Bosse Supports JWCF
Ten year old Summer Bosse recently made a $17.25 donation to JWCF. She raised the funds with her friend Katherine by cleaning their neighbors' houses during winter rainstorms. Summer and her friend took the initiative with no coaching from their parents. Every dollar counts in the fight against cancer. Thank you Summer and Katherine.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) Supports Team DUKE and JWCF
Starting immediately, the CMSA has officially signed on to hold their major mounted shoots as part of "Team Duke." Now, Cowboy Mounted Shooting-CMSA style--has saddled up to promote the name of Team Duke and bring awareness of the JWCF to more people nationwide. As members of this worthwhile and prestigious team, all CMSA cardholders will ride at our Big Four and the CMSA Classic Series, while representing JWCF. CMSA is extremely proud to be riding in memory of John Wayne, an original cowboy mounted shooter, while fighting cancer!
Living with Lung Cancer...Through My Eyes by Lori Monroe
Lori Monroe is a lung cancer survivor and advocate. JWCF supports Lori's advocacy work on lung cancer. Read about Lori Monroe and read Lori Monroe's blog titled "Living with Lung Cancer...Through My Eyes."
JWCF and Komen fund PBS show "The Truth About Cancer" - Airing April 16, 2008 on PBS at 9pm (check local listings)
As the third installment in PBS's Take One Step health campaign, The Truth About Cancer is an eye-opening two-hour broadcast event that seeks to answer the question, "Why does anyone still die of cancer?" Told in the first person by award-winning filmmaker Linda Garmon, the first 90-minutes of the documentary shares the personal story of her own husband's battle with cancer. Garmon returns to the same hospitals and institutions where her husband was treated to chronicle the lives of patients, doctors, and researchers who are united in the hope for a cancer cure. Part science, part personal catharsis, part character-driven storytelling, this powerful documentary will uncover the truth about cancer and tell us where we stand in fighting this decades-old war. Immediately after the 90-minute documentary, news journalist and breast cancer survivor Linda Ellerbee hosts a 30-minute follow-up discussion, "Take One Step: A Conversation About Cancer with Linda Ellerbee." The panel covers the importance of prevention and screenings, what to expect if you or a loved one is diagnosed, and how to live with the disease.
Click here (pdf) to learn how public television stations are supporting outreach activities connected to The Truth About Cancer film.
Contact Information
For more information about national outreach plans for The Truth About
Cancer, please contact Elizabeth Cohen at WGBH 617.300.3885 elizabeth_cohen [at] wgbh.org
For more information, visit www.pbs.org/takeonestep (launching April 2008).
JWCF and Your Cancer Today - Fighting Cancer - January 2008
Cancer can strike anyone. In the United States alone, more than 1.4 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed this year. The producers of Your Cancer Today™ have seen the frustration, anger and fear of families striving to answer the dozens of questions that arise with the first diagnosis of cancer.
Your Cancer Today believes that knowledge is the most important weapon in the fight against cancer. The Your Cancer Today™ Web site was developed to help patients and their families locate vital information and resources.
In addition, the Your Cancer Today web site will allow users to watch video segments from the Your Cancer Today™ television series, including interviews with some of the world's leading doctors and scientists. Throughout the site you can also view amazing stories of survival and recovery.
Click here to watch an episode of the television series.
Spirit of the West Riders - January 1, 2008
Here they come with sixguns a'blazin'! In the Wild West tradition of the Duke, these Spirit of the West Riders will be horsebacking down Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena's Tournament of Roses Parade for the 17th year, and for the 10th time, on behalf of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. From left to right these rough riders are Dwayne Towns, Jim Nichols, Larry Brady, Unit Marshal Phil Spangenberger, Brent Hudspeth and riding sidesaddle is Linda Spangenberger.
Team DUKE - Competitor Magazine's Best of 2007!
Competitor Magazine asked, and you responded. They asked for your favorites.the shops, events and places that really light your fire. In record numbers this year, their readers provided their input on the Best of southern California. Here are the results, and thanks for voting.
