Finally, a fundraiser that fits a busy lifestyle – a girls’ night in.
The Canadian Cancer Society in Ontario has launched Girls Night In, a fun and flexible fundraising program that can turn any kind of get together into an opportunity to support research into cancers that affect women.
Host any kind of get-together – a book club, dinner party, movie night – with the girls and ask the guests to donate what they might spend on a typical night out.
That includes things like movie tickets, transportation, or dinner. Hosts decide how and when to get together and whom to invite.
In 2009, an estimated 12,050 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast, cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers in Ontario. When hosting a Girls Night In fundraising event, that will help write the next chapter in a success story that will change lives.
Anyone can take the first step to hosting their own Girls Night In by visiting www.GirlsNightInForCancer.ca or by contacting the local Canadian Cancer Society unit office.
Five tips for a healthier life
Half of all cancers can be prevented through healthy living and policies that protect the health of Canadians. Here are a five ways to lead a healthier life:
1. Quit smoking, stash the cash saved, then have a treat of something special.
2. Make healthy eating fun. Get 5 to 10 servings of fruit and vegetables a day by packing them into yogurt smoothies, stir-fries, healthy snacks.
3. Get active. Pair up with a buddy to keep motivated and have fun while doing an enjoyable activity.
4. Do not look dowdy when protecting the skin from the sun. Indulge in a fashionable, broad-brimmed hat. It will look stylish and be cool.
5. If there is anything unusual happening on the body, pay a visit to the doctor to get peace of mind.
Visit www.cancer.ca for more tips.
