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Today was a full day.
Work in the morning. And then I jetted out to the University to pick up my Jury Marks and drop off Education information. I'm extra patiently waiting for the rest of my marks so I can figure out exactly what kind of scholarship chances i'm looking at. But as usual the process is slow going.
Got home exausted and weary of rain. Slept.
Tonight I attended a Cancer Care Manitoba Fundraising Dinner for the Prostate Centre with my Grampa, Uncle, and Dad. It was a posh evening of corporate schmoozing with a fundamental good cause. I was happy to be there. The dinner was superb and the key note speaker, Brian Williams of CBC, was laugh-out-loud funny. He gave a terrific speech and really made some excellent points on flexiblity, the importance of diversity, and staying true to yourself. I enjoyed it immensely. It is remarkable how far we have come in the detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer. Nevertheless there is so much more to do. It makes me eager to contribute in whatever ways I am able. Did you know that 44% of Canadian men will develop cancer in their life, and 1 in 4 who get cancer will die as a result? I don't remember the exact percentage for women but it was around 36%. The numbers are up there. That's almost 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women. Look to your right and left. There you have it. This is why prevention and early detection are so important. Cancer can be such a horrible and debilitating disease. I've seen what it can do first hand. But the good news is that 90% of cancers are highly treatable if caught early.
My point? Be aware. Do self exams. Get over the embarassment and bashfulness of it and just do it. Men and women. Remind friends and family to do it. You can't catch it early if you don't check. It's important and it could save your life. Be smart about prevention. Skin cancer is on the rise in Canada, particularly in young people. It's not that hard to wear some SPF 35 and a hat. Do it. Don't get burned. The Ozone layer above Canada depleted by 8% this past winter alone resulting is UV rays 4% stronger than previously recorded.
All in all it was a good evening and I'm very glad I went. Met some interesting people and got some good information. Tomorrow brings my day of teaching and a new student plus the start of my summer course. Should be interesting.
Work in the morning. And then I jetted out to the University to pick up my Jury Marks and drop off Education information. I'm extra patiently waiting for the rest of my marks so I can figure out exactly what kind of scholarship chances i'm looking at. But as usual the process is slow going.
Got home exausted and weary of rain. Slept.
Tonight I attended a Cancer Care Manitoba Fundraising Dinner for the Prostate Centre with my Grampa, Uncle, and Dad. It was a posh evening of corporate schmoozing with a fundamental good cause. I was happy to be there. The dinner was superb and the key note speaker, Brian Williams of CBC, was laugh-out-loud funny. He gave a terrific speech and really made some excellent points on flexiblity, the importance of diversity, and staying true to yourself. I enjoyed it immensely. It is remarkable how far we have come in the detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer. Nevertheless there is so much more to do. It makes me eager to contribute in whatever ways I am able. Did you know that 44% of Canadian men will develop cancer in their life, and 1 in 4 who get cancer will die as a result? I don't remember the exact percentage for women but it was around 36%. The numbers are up there. That's almost 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women. Look to your right and left. There you have it. This is why prevention and early detection are so important. Cancer can be such a horrible and debilitating disease. I've seen what it can do first hand. But the good news is that 90% of cancers are highly treatable if caught early.
My point? Be aware. Do self exams. Get over the embarassment and bashfulness of it and just do it. Men and women. Remind friends and family to do it. You can't catch it early if you don't check. It's important and it could save your life. Be smart about prevention. Skin cancer is on the rise in Canada, particularly in young people. It's not that hard to wear some SPF 35 and a hat. Do it. Don't get burned. The Ozone layer above Canada depleted by 8% this past winter alone resulting is UV rays 4% stronger than previously recorded.
All in all it was a good evening and I'm very glad I went. Met some interesting people and got some good information. Tomorrow brings my day of teaching and a new student plus the start of my summer course. Should be interesting.