From the President
Lung cancer. Pancreatic cancer. Breast cancer. And those are just the cancers my mom’s side of the family has faced over the last 18 years. I would daresay your family’s story is similar.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I am proud to wear pink – year-round, actually – in honor of my mother and aunt. But there are so many varieties of cancer that we have all faced within our circle of family and friends. The color purple was selected for AACA’s letterhead, logo, and In Their Shoes t-shirt because purple is the color for ALL cancers.
I recently spoke with one of our newest members, and she said what she liked most about the Cancer Auxiliary was the clarity of our mission and goals. We are a group of women volunteers who work tirelessly to eradicate cancer through education, awareness, service projects and fundraising efforts to support local cancer causes – and we have fun doing all this work because we have a passion for fighting cancer.
How will you “just do it” this month? Will you cheer on walkers at In Their Shoes? Will you clean up a cancer patient’s yard? Will you help paint the new American Cancer Society patient room? Will you drive a patient to a treatment? Will you have a glass of wine at our Just Do It event or eat a burger at Allen’s to support AACA? Look at our calendar for this month and find a way that you can make a difference in the battle against cancer.
I look forward to seeing you later this month!
Alison Bracewell McCullick
Community Service
Saturday, October 24th is a big day for service!
The first Yard Work Help Day was a great success, so we’re doing it again! From 8:30am-11:30am on the 24th we’ll be helping cancer patients and their families with tasks around the house and yard work that they are not able to do. This is a great service opportunity for those looking to directly serve cancer patients in need.
We also have a great opportunity to help decorate and organize the American Cancer Society’s NEW patient resource room. Join us at noon on the 24th, and stay as long as you can! There may be painting involved, organizing caps and wigs, and more! Help get this great community resource up and running.
If you can help with either of these service opportunities, please email: aacaservice@gmail.com — even if it’s for part of the time, it’s still a huge help!
We’d also like to thank Meredith Miller, Leigh Garrett, & Anisa Jimenez for helping cover the Camp Sunshine event on the 24th.
Finally, don’t forget to track your hours through the Goggle Docs link that was sent to you towards the end of September. If you are having problems with your link or need it resent, just email: aacaservice@gmail.com.
In Their Shoes News
In Their Shoes Walk is Saturday, October 17th! We still need volunteers for our cheering station that day as we cheer on our AACA Fit to Fight Team. The shifts are 9:00-11:00 and/or 11:00-1:15. Please let Natalie (Harris) know if you’re available, natalieharris7@gmail.com.
*If you ordered a Fit to Fight t-shirt, you can pick those up at the Just Do It event on Thursday, October 15th.
Just Do It! Drop-by Event
Stop by Christy Norton’s home to have a glass of wine and say hello to Cancer Auxiliary friends. Our In Their Shoes tshirts will be available for pick-up, and a fabulous raffle will help raise a few extra dollars for our team!
Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be available, so stop by on your way home for work or on your way out to dinner. The event is casual and fun – and we can’t wait to see you there!
Christy Norton, Kelli Dean, and Jill Barrow (the Just Do It team)
Tinsel and Toddy
Many thanks to sustainer Georgia Beasley, who is hosting our Tinsel and Toddy event this year. Georgia’s home is in beautiful Lake Wellbrook. Mark your calendar for a fun evening on November 19th.
We will be gathering items associated with our Holiday Service Projects at Tinsel and Toddy. Two projects will be assisting families battling cancer during the holiday season – further details coming soon!
Holiday Service Project
Plans are being made regarding our holiday service projects, and you don’t want to miss the next committee meeting on November 4th at 6:30 pm at Big City Bread. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Leigh Vail at leighvail@gmail.com. Holiday service is a great way to help fulfill your 20-hours of service requirement so sign up now!
Committee Contacts
We have many committees that need your helping hands! If you have not already joined a committee, please contact the chair listed below and ask to be added to her committee list.
Community Service – Abby Hughes or Becky Drayton.
Relay for Life – Virna Mendoza or Natalie Harris.
Holiday Service Projects – Leigh Vail or Sheila Snead.
Tennis Tournament – Jacelyn McCall or Kelly Jones.
Road to Recovery – Lindsay McLear (there is not an official committee, so email Lindsay if you would like to serve as a driver).
Just Do It events – Christy Norton.
October Birthdays:
Cynthia Nunnally 10/7
Laurie Clarke 10/7
Judy Balcomb 10/11
Lindsay McLeroy 10/17
Stephanie Walsh 10/17
Heather Whitaker 10/18
Jennifer Worley 10/18
Sandy Boyles 10/20
Natalie Sams 10/22
Laurie Murrah-Hanson 10/23
Martha Noble 10/26
Mickey Montevideo 10/31
November Birthdays:
Jacelyn McCall 11/6
Jessica Gambrell 11/7
Amanda Nash 11/8
Jacquelyn Rothman 11/8
Susan P. Horn 11/9
Erin Whitlow 11/13
Kathryn Rodrigue 11/17
Heather Lindell 11/19
Natalie Glenn 11/19
Lindsey McKinney 11/20
Laurel Alberty 11/21
Denise Sims 11/22
Kasey Dillard 11/25
Julie Miller 11/27
Mary McDonald 11/27
Barb Wright 11/28
Member News
Congratulations to Camilla Bracewell on her recent retirement from Athens Regional!
Congratulations to Christy and Jason Norton who are expecting a new addition to their family!
Congratulations to Lindsay and Corey McLeroy on the birth of their son, William Ashton McLeroy, s born at 3:23 PM on Friday, October 9 weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz.
“Nobody Goes To Nashville”
benefiting the Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia
The Northeast Georgia Jaycees and the Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia presents “Nobody Goes to Nashville” benefit concert featuring Barrelamonkeys, Whimsical Mimbsicle (Futurebirds side project), Josh Melton, and a sing with the band karaoke contest!
COST
$5/person (Everyone who attends is entered into door prize drawings)
CONTACTS
Josh Melton, Northeast Georgia Jaycees (706-621-8446)
Kimberly Liebowitz, Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia (706-353-4354)
This benefit concert was organized by the local Jaycees chapter as a fundraiser benefiting the Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia.
Newsletter
Do you have news for the monthly AACA newsletter? Committee updates, fundraising opportunities, ways to support AACA and our members, member news or other information? If so, please email Natalie Glenn.
