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Greetings to our K-Family (Kiwanis affiliated
partner group of clubs), RKN (Rosemead Kiwanis Network) and other
friends.
WEEKLY FAX OF LIFE INSPIRATIONAL E-MAIL This week’s Fax from Scott’s Valley Kiwanis
is titled Memorial
Day ; click on the
underlined title to access this story on the rosemeadkiwanis.org website
CONTENT
SUMMARY
This
issue of the weekly RKC Reporter also includes: ·
NEWS: Recent developments and activities related to ·
EVENTS: Activities in and around ·
SPECIAL REPORT: Relay for Life Major
Success – reprint of article in West San Gabriel Valley Journal Know
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NEWS Relay for Life – the 2010 edition reportedly
should exceed the $25,000 goal. See “Special Report” at bottom of this
issue Rosemead News: There were 93 incidents of
Graffiti removal in Rosemead during the period May 13-27 … Rosemead’s large
portable stage was transported to and from the Muscatel Intermediate School as
part of the city’s support for the Relay For Life program …American flags
have been put in place along Garvey Ave & Valley Boulevard for Memorial
Day and will remain in place until after 9-11….. On May 19th representatives
of ---
Above items excerpted from the May 27 issue of the Rosemead Greensheet, a bi-weekly newsletter produced by the
City Manager’s office for Rosemead Council members, commissioners and staff.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 – RKC MEETING (Regular
meeting)* Rosemead Safety Department – Rosemead Police Chief and
Safety Department head Tim Murakami will discuss the year’s past developments
and improved crime statistics and the interface between the Department and
our K-family of clubs as it pertains to community activities, neighborhood
watch and disaster preparedness. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010 – FINANCIAL LECTURE
Mutual Funds & Investment
Opportunities in Ms. Zhang currently is a visiting scholar at Leventhal School of Accounting at the Disclaimer: information and opinions
expressed at this lecture will entirely be those of the speaker. They
have neither been reviewed or endorsed by rather THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 – RKC MEETING (Regular
meeting)* RKC Board Meeting -- In a continuation of
recent practice, the RKC and RKC Foundation boards will hold a joint meeting open
to participation by all RKC members. The meeting will include Committee
reports and discussion of upcoming activities. THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2010 – RKC MEETING (Special
location)* Science Olympiad Team – THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010 – RKC MEETING (Regular
meeting)* Estate Planning
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SPECIAL REPORT – RELAY FOR LIFE MAJOR SUCCESS
Locals March in
Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
By
Shel Segal (
Participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for
Life, community members walked, ran and raised
thousands of dollars to help fight this dreaded disease.
Bridget Del Rio Cortes, community development manager for
the event, said this gives everyone a chance to
think about those who have died from cancer while celebrating
those who have beaten the disease.
“It’s a chance to celebrate and honor cancer survivors and
remember those who have passed from cancer,” she said.
“It’s a volunteer-planned and implemented
community event where
cancer survivors gather friends and family members to start for a time and take turns walking around a track or field for 24 hours
to raise money and awareness about cancer and our
programs and services.”
Money raised at the event goes to fund the organization’s
resources, education, advocacy programs and services run
by the organization all across the nation and in 22 countries,
Del Rio Cortes said.
“Everybody is affected by cancer in one way or another,” she
said. “We either know a co-worker, a friend, a
neighbor, family member or themselves who have had cancer.”
She added the facts are staggering: one in two men will get
cancer in their lifetimes while one in three women
will.
“These odds are too great,” she said. “You never know how
and when.”
But at Muscatel, between 500 and 700 participants were
expected to “fight back” against cancer, Del Rio Cortes said,
and there was food and entertainment, including bands and
dancers.
“It’s just a fun event where people gather to fight back
against cancer,” she said.
This was the third year the event was held in Rosemead, Del
Rio Cortes said, and the 26th year overall the
organization has been hosting these events
And with the recession
just starting to end, Del Rio Cortes said “Relay for Life” has not been as hard hit in the donation area as other charities.
“Donations are down just 4 percent as opposed to 10 to 20
percent in other charities and American Cancer
Society events,” she said. “This is because so many people have been affected by cancer.”
One local group that supports “Relay for Life” is the
Rosemead Kiwanis.
Janice Robertson of the Kiwanis said she and the group got
involved for a variety of reasons.
“We had a concert that raised almost $700 and our (group
members) needlepointed cancer ribbons
and sold over 500 of them for $1 each for the American Cancer Society,” Robertson said. “But the reason I started with this is a
friend, Fred Mascorro, started ‘Relay
for Life’ at
Robertson said she was hooked on helping as she also had
personal reasons. Her father, husband and brother-in-law
have all had cancer.
“We’re looking forward to next year,” Robertson said.
Mascorro, who is on the school board of the
“Everybody’s life has been touched by cancer,” he said. “I
can’t think of a family that wasn’t touched.”
He added he is happy that people of all backgrounds take
part in the event
“You see youth here, the older folks, every age group is
here, all ethnicities,” he said, adding he hopes to keep
volunteering in future years.
Community member Diane Quintanilla is a cancer survivor. She
said she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in
2003 and has had three surgeries along with
radioactive iodine
treatments.
Today, she is cancer free, she said, with much joy coming
into her eyes.
“This is an important event,” Quintanilla said. “It
showcases the people who are supporting you and who are surviving
different kinds of cancers. All the money they raise is just
great. Everybody in the community is getting involved and it’s getting bigger and better here.”