How to Fight Cancer with a Shoe
February 27, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Regular exercise is one of many ways to reduce your cancer risk.
We Recycled 6,498 Cans!
February 25, 2009 by · 1 Comment
So far, we have recycled approximately 6,498 cans!
We took our first load of aluminum cans to the recycling center last week. We had 202 lbs of cans and sold them for 35 cents a lb. We made $71.05.
Yes, we are a little disappointed that the price of aluminum has dropped drastically in the last few months. But that doesn’t stop us. Every little bit counts.. and it counts twofold.
- We are raising money for American Cancer Society.
- We are saving our environment.
Can $71.05 really make a difference?
Absolutely! The $71.05 we raised could be the difference between life and death. That little bit could be the amount needed to find a cure. Or, it could be enough to educate someone to go see a doctor and get diagnosed early. It could be a life changing amount.
What can $71.05 buy?
This amount can buy any of the following:
- 1 case of latex gloves
- 250 test tubes
- 3 glass Erlenmeyer flasks, which allow researchers to mix and/or store different substances, including potentially beneficial drugs, to discover their cancer-related effect
- 1 gift coupon for the ACS TLC catalog that provides women battling cancer with a complimentary wig, bra, or other personal care item
How will this help our environment?
- We kept 6,498 cans out of a landfill.
- Recycling one can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours. Therefore, we saved enough energy to run a TV for 19,494 hours! That’s over 2 years!
- Recycling 40 cans conserves the same energy as one gallon of gasoline. Therefore, we helped conserve the same energy as 162 gallons of gasoline.
Are we still recycling?
Yes… and we still need your help. You can drop off your cans at any of our drop-off locations.
Kids “CAN” make a difference!
Cans for Comics this Saturday
February 24, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Bring in a bag of aluminum cans (any size) to C&T Comics (next to Pulido’s and Great Wall) from 11:00-2:00 on February 28 and receive a free comic book! Limit one comic book per person. All proceeds from the cans will be donated to American Cancer Society.
We will also be selling raffle tickets on a diamond necklace and shiatsu massager.
Star Bank of Texas Joined the Fight
February 19, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Star Bank of Texas joined the fight against cancer by sponsoring our team.
Star Bank is your hometown bank. Every decision is made locally by loan officers with over 100 years of combined lending experience. When you have borrowing needs, you need a prompt decision by folks who can get it done.
Thank you, Star Bank!
Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital Joined the Fight
February 19, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital has joined the fight against cancer by sponsoring our team.
Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital is family owned and operated and proudly serves the Saginaw, Haslet, Blue Mound, and North Fort Worth area. Drs. Russell & Carie Johnston have been serving the metroplex since 1994. They graduated from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 and have lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since that time.
Services include: wellness check-ups and vaccinations, general check-ups, new puppy/kitten check-ups, anesthesia and surgery, dental cleanings, dog boarding, cat boarding, and basic grooming.
Thank you, Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital!
$1,094 and Still Counting!
February 19, 2009 by · 2 Comments
As of today, the CANcer Crushers have banked $1,094 for American Cancer Society and we have only just begun. Our goal was $3,000. We are now considering bumping that up to $5,000 since we have several fundraisers in the works leading up to Relay For Life on April 17. We’re having a rummage sale, CiCi’s pizza night, lemonade stands, just to name a few. Plus, we still have some corporate sponsorships rolling in!
Overall, the Northwest Tarrant County Relay For Life has raised a total of $10,458! There are 18 registered teams and 121 total participants. Relay For Life is still 58 days away. We are looking forward to seeing these numbers drastically increase.
If you live in the Nortwest Tarrant County area and are interested in starting a new team or joining an existing team, check out the Event page for details.
We are Featured on MyHopeSpace
February 17, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
MyHopeSpace recently featured the CANcer Crushers in their “Members Making a Difference” section of their website. MyHopeSpace was developed for one simple reason… HOPE. This website is a community that offers cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their support network an easy way to communicate and share their stories, their struggles, and their accomplishments with other members.
We are excited to be a part of the MyHopeSpace community. Please take time to check them out. Membership is free. After registering, you can create your own profile, post messages, and create a friends list.
Looking for Cancer Survivors in Tarrant County
February 16, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
If you are a cancer survivor and you live in the North Tarrant county area, we would like to invite you and your family to the Northwest Tarrant County Relay For Life on April 17, 2009.
An important part of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® is the celebration of nearly 11 million cancer survivors who are alive in the United States today. Survivors include anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Whether you are currently fighting your battle, or have been cancer-free for many years, you are a survivor. We also celebrate the many Caregivers who have provided countless hours of care and support.
Relay For Life is a special place for Survivors. Survivors are the main reason we continue to Relay. You show we are making great strides in our fight against cancer, so we invite you to come join us. We want to celebrate you during the opening ceremony of Relay, and invite you to walk in a special Survivors lap.
If you would like to register to participate in this year’s Survivor Lap and activities, please click here to sign up today.
The CANcer Crushers hope to see you on April 17!
We’re in the Paper
February 15, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
We would like to thank the Times Record for publishing our story this week and letting the community know about our recycling efforts.
How to Fight Cancer with a Calendar
February 15, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Set a date and stick to your decision.