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National Cancer Survivor's Day
Celebration Planned for June 23

(June 12, 2007)- Receiving a cancer diagnosis is not longer a death sentence.  Today, nearly 10.5 million Americans are living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis.

In light of this the Tammy Walker Cancer Center is joining efforts to celebrate National Cancer Survivor's Day on Saturday, June 23.  A special Survivor's Day Luncheon is being planned at Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 S. Ninth, in Salina from noon to 1:30 p.m.  Meals will be $5 for adults, $3 for children under age 12, and children under age 3 are free.  Reservations are required by June 18 and forms may be picked up at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe.

The program includes a presentation entitled "Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer" by Jeanne Byquist, a registered and license dietician and Ruth Cathcart-Rake a physical therapist.  Music, a cake walk and gifts for survivors will also be a part of the festivities.  Interested participants can call Jim Smith-Barker, cancer care coordinator at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, at (785) 452-4843 for more details.

"The event will lift your spirits because you can learn how surviving cancer is an attitude about life and living each day to the fullest," says Smith-Barker.  "We will honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and also recognize the contributions of their families, friends and healthcare providers.

Approximately 700 communities worldwide will participate in the 20th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day events.  Visit www.ncsdf.org to learn more about the history of the event.

For immediate release
Contact- Jill Smith-Barker
Cancer Care Coordinator
(785) 452-4843