Cooking pancakes as a way to help!

By Lauren Bailey
South Charlotte News
6/8/11

Tammi Brady (left) and her late husband, Dave, with their children one year before Anstadt died from cancer. 

Tammi Brady was only 37 when she lost her husband, Dave Anstadt, 43, to pancreatic cancer.

Now, nine years later, Brady is teaming with Applebee's restaurant to host a pancake breakfast to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research.

Tammi says the kids call their stepfather their "bonus dad. 

Anstadt was diagnosed only two months before the disease took his life Aug. 5, 2002, leaving behind Brady and their two children, ages 5 and 8. It was a tough time for the family, said Brady, and life wasn't good.

"It's just such an ugly disease," Brady, now 46, said. "I don't want anyone else to have to deal with it."

When she heard about Applebee's Flapjack Fundraisers, she knew it was a perfect way to honor Anstadt's memory.

"He used to help make breakfast for our church's men's group sometimes, and one time he tried to make pancakes when he went camping but he forgot the syrup," Brady said, laughing.

The money Brady raises from the breakfast will go to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer. Because Cablevision Systems Corp. underwrites the Lustgarten Foundation's administrative expenses, 100 percent of every donation received goes directly to pancreatic cancer research.

Brady found out about Applebee's fundraiser when she attended one a few months ago to support a friend's cause. Applebee's provides the location, food, cooks, tickets and flyer template, asking for a return of only $1.85 per $7 ticket.

The fundraiser host - in this case, Brady - will provide the hosts and hostesses, servers and busboys. She also will advertise the pancake breakfast and sell tickets.

"Any charitable group can sign up with them," Brady said. "It's only on Saturday mornings, and it happens in a limited area."

Brady, a homemaker with a hand in many charitable organizations, has lived in the Ballantyne area for nearly six years. She moved from Maryland after remarrying. Fortunately for Brady, North Carolina is one of only three states where Applebee's offers the Flapjack Fundraisers.

"We talk about Dave a lot, and my current husband is very supportive," said Brady.

According to Brady, Anstadt was a big guy who was very sweet, gentle and soft-spoken. When she wanted an office, he built her one. When she wanted a finished basement for the kids to play in, he finished the basement.

He worked hard at his job in telecommunications but took time to be with his family and enjoy the outdoors on camping trips.

"He was a wonderful man," said Brady.

Their children, now 14 and 17, also are thrilled about the fundraiser in their father's honor.

"The kids are trying to spread the word among their friends, and a lot of them will be volunteering with the hosting and all of that," said Brady.

   Want to go?

      Pancakes for a Purpose in support of Pancreatic Cancer Research

      7:30-10 a.m. June 11, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 5110 Piper Station Drive.

      Tickets: $7 per person, includes three pancakes, sausage and a drink.

For tickets, call or email Tammi Brady, at 704-408-1500 or pancakcesforapurpose@aol.com. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Also donate at www.lustgarten.org; click on "Ways to Give."

Brady hopes to sell at least 200 tickets, which would mean $1,030 would go to the Lustgarten Foundation.

Lauren Bailey is a freelance writer for South Charlotte News. Have a story idea for Lauren? Email her at lbailey.charlotteobserver@gmail.com.

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/06/08/2348359/cooking-pancakes-as-a-way-to-help.html#ixzz1OiIWBLp2

Pancreatic Cancer -- Beyond Standard Treatment

Uploaded to You Tube by mdandersonorg on Dec 9, 2010

http://www.mdanderson.org/cancernewsline CANCER NEWSLINE - Milind Javle, M.D., Associate Professor in the GI Medical Oncology Department at MD Anderson discusses symptoms, statistics, standard treatment, and new hope on the horizon for pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer Survivors: Faces of Hope

New Hope For Treating Pancreatic Cancer

By Cancerwise Blogger on May 18, 2011 1:33 PM

By Milind Javle, M.D., associate professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, MD Anderson
Cancer Center

Recently, a clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine has offered new hope for patients suffering from pancreatic cancer.

This trial enrolled over 300 patients with advanced cancer of the pancreas, who were treated with either the standard chemotherapy with gemcitabine or with a four-drug chemotherapy combination called FOLFIRINOX.

A five-month improvement in survival was noted with FOLFIRINOX; this regimen also delayed cancer progression. This study is important because for the first time a drug combination has been shown to extend survival of pancreatic cancer patients by a significant degree over that offered by gemcitabine, alone.

It must be noted that this combination can be toxic, with low blood counts, infections, nerve injury and fatigue occurring in several patients.

Our own effort at MD Anderson has included the addition of an antibody directed against insulin pathway. We have noted sustained responses in some patients treated with the antibody MK-0646, without serious side effects. Our belief is that with further research, we will be able to target the cancer using specific biomarkers and improve survival of patients without serious side effects.

Do you have a story to share?

Whether you live in Denver or not, if you are reading this blog, then likely pancreatic cancer has touched your life.  We'd love to hear your story.  Please reach out to us by "commenting" on this post.  We'd be happy to publish pictures, post your story or even promote your event.  Also if you have questions, ask those too!  We can't always guarantee answers, but we can promise, at the very least, a friendly reply.

Hope for those with Pancreatic Cancer!

We have such an amazing episode coming up this weekend on WeekendswithWhitney! We’re talking about pancreatic cancer and how there is still HOPE for those suffering from this tragic disease!

Joining us in the studio is Oscar nominee, Joan Cusack, the Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Dr. Kevin Roggin, and the Lustgarten Foundation to share some of their personal stories and what they are doing for early detection research.

These foundations are coming together for one fun event, DASH FOR DETECTION Pancreatic Cancer Walk/Run, taking place on June 4th in Chicago! For more information watch this Saturday and Sunday at 12pm on NBC Chicago Nonstop!

To learn more about pancreatic cancer, DASH FOR DETECTION, or how YOU can help raise money for early detection research go to the Rolfe Foundation website or the Weekends with Whitney website! To learn more about the research Dr. Roggin is doing go to http://cancer.uchicago.edu!

Life Beyond Cancer

No one should ever have to choose between paying for medication or buying groceries.

The Life Beyond Cancer Foundation is dedicated to providing cancer prevention, education, early detection, and survivorship programs to decrease the impact this disease has on society and, more specifically, on patients currently facing the financial struggles and survivorship issues often associated with cancer.
To download the Foundation brochure CLICK HERE.

Because life happens, even during cancer

Learn more at ... http://lifebeyondcancer.org/about/

DASH FOR DETECTION -- June 4th in Chicago

DASH FOR DETECTION
Pancreatic Cancer Research
5K Walk and Run

DASH FOR DETECTION 5K Walk/Run

Saturday, June 4, 2011 at
Grant Park where East Randolph meets Lake Michigan

The Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and The Lustgarten Foundation have joined forces in effort to develop an early detection test, and ultimately, find a cure for pancreatic cancer.

This year, the DASH FOR DETECTION will be held in association with The Lustgarten Foundation’s annual Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk, making this an even bigger and better event.
Our MC will be Rob Stafford, News Anchor, NBC Chicago
Our Warm-Up Coach will be Saran Dunmore, Fitness Expert, NBC Chicago
Pre-Registration Fee: $35 (Walkers/Runners)
Pre-Registration Fee: $20 (Walkers/Runners-14 and under)
On-Site Registration Fee: $5 additional
Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Run begins at 10:00 a.m., walk starts immediately after.
For Directions, Race Day Parking and Course information, please go to our Event Information page.


PACK PICKUP LOCATIONS AND TIMES
All pre-registered runners and walkers can pick up their chip, bib number, and t-shirt prior to June 4th.   Locations and times for packet pickup are:
Thursday, June 2 – 12:00 Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Running Away Multisport
800 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
Friday, June 3 – 12:00 Noon- 7:00 p.m.
Running Away Multisport
2219 N. Clybourn, Chicago

DASH FOR DETECTION is a 5K certified chip-timed Run and Walk (only runners will be chip-timed) starting and ending in Grant Park where East Randolph meets Lake Michigan. Participants will walk and run the same route along Chicago’s spectacular lakefront. All routes are handicap and stroller accessible; leashed dogs are permitted at the park.

June 2011 -- Upcoming Lustgarten Events

Friday, June 03, 2011

6th Annual Carol Van Auken Memorial Golf Outing
11:30 AM (America/New_York)
Indian Spring Country Club 115 South Elmwood Road Marlton, New Jersey 08053

Saturday, June 04, 2011

Pancreatic Cancer Research 5K - Dash for Detection
10:00 AM (America/Chicago)
East Randolph at Lake Michigan (Columbia Yacht Club) Chicago, IL

Sunday, June 05, 2011

The Hair Shop 4th Annual Cut-A-Thon
In Memory of Jack and Connie Lavery
10:00 AM (America/New_York)
The Hair Shop 3188 Washington Road Parlin, NJ 08859

Monday, June 06, 2011

Swing to Support - Golf Outing
9:00 AM
Meadows at Mystic Lake 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd Prior Lake, MN 55372

Monday, June 06, 2011

Joseph Lapinski Foundation's Golf Outing and Dinner
2:00 PM (America/New_York)
Crystal Springs Golf Resort 1 Wild Turkey Way Hardyston, NJ 07419

Saturday, June 11, 2011

RJA MEMORIAL MIGHTY MONTAUK TRIATHLON
7:00 AM (America/New_York)

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk - Liverpool
Liverpool, NY
10:00 AM (America/New_York)
7199 Onondaga Lake Trail (Willow Bay Entrance) Liverpool, NY 13088

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Society of Plastics Engineers Golf Outing
11:00 AM (America/New_York)
Clearview Golf Course Bell Blvd and Clearview Expwy Queens, NY

Friday, June 17, 2011

Score for the Cure
In honor of Charlotte Moran
6:00 PM
Macclesfield Park 1000 River Road Lower Makefield, PA 19037 

Cellphones are possibly carcinogenic

BREAKING NEWS


An international panel of experts says cellphones are possibly carcinogenic to humans after reviewing details from dozens of published studies.

The statement was issued in Lyon, France, on Tuesday by the International Agency for Research on Cancer after a weeklong meeting of experts. They reviewed possible links between cancer and the type of electromagnetic radiation found in cellphones, microwaves and radar.

The agency is the cancer arm of the World Health Organization and the assessment now goes to WHO and national health agencies for possible guidance on cellphone use.

The group classified cellphones in category 2B, meaning they are possibly carcinogenic to humans. Other substances in that category include the pesticide DDT and gasoline engine exhaust.

http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/KYNZS9/M9PNOR/16YQ40/M2KD37/VYGOL/SN/h

For more information, visit washingtonpost.com

Pancreatic Cancer Treatment at the University of Colorado Cancer Center

If you or one of your family members has received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, you’ll need a caring and committed team on your side.

You can turn to the University of Colorado Cancer Center. As the Rocky Mountain leader in cancer research, we have access to the latest advances in pancreatic cancer treatments.

Our pancreatic cancer team creates and maintains a care plan based on each patient’s unique situation. Then, the same doctors and support professionals stay with you throughout your journey, from initial testing and support to treatment and aftercare.

 

Support, research and care like that are among the reasons our 5-year cancer survival rates for many types of cancer are up to 30% higher than state, regional and national averages.

To begin your journey with your own committed and caring team of pancreatic cancer experts, call us at (720) 848-0300.

Pancreatic Cancer at a Glance

·        About 95% of pancreatic cancer begins in the exocrine cells that make digestive juices.

·        Islet Cell Tumors, or endocrine pancreas cancers, are rare.

·        A little more than 40,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year.

·        Over the past 15 to 25 years, rates of pancreatic cancer have dropped slightly in men and women. Research suggests the drop may be correlated with a decline in smoking rates in the general public.

Source: American Cancer Society

For more information, visit:
http://www.uch.edu/conditions/cancer/gastrointestinal-cancer/pancreatic/index.aspx

Celebrity Chef Sandwich Charity Challenge Support Lustgarten

Michael Ferraro from New York, NY, Executive Chef of Delicatessen and macbar. Recently named one of Zagat's "30 Under 30: New York's Hottest Up-and-Comers," Michael competes for the Lustgarten Foundation with his "Pan-Roasted Chicken Thigh Sandwich, Castelvetrano Olive Pesto, Tri Color Roasted Pepper Aioli, Burrata Cheese on Ciabatta Bread."

Please click on the link www.makethatsandwich.com for complete details and to vote for Michael.  If Michael wins, The Lustgarten Foundation will receive $10,000!!  You can vote everyday between now and Labor Day.

Also visit http://www.makethatsandwich.com/celebrity-chefs/profile/12724

World Cancer Day: 340,000 Cases Of Cancer A Year In The U.S. Could Be Prevented

First Posted: 02/ 4/11 12:09 PM ET Updated: 04/ 6/11 05:12 AM ET

Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world and its incidence continues to rise. Each year 12.7 million people discover they have cancer and 7.6 million people die from the disease. However, evidence shows that 30 - 40 percent of these deaths can be prevented, and one-third can be cured through early diagnosis and treatment.

Prevention estimates announced today, World Cancer Day, by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) show that by eating a varied and healthy diet, undertaking regular physical activity, being at a healthy weight and limiting alcohol intake, as many as 340,000 cases of cancer in United States could be prevented each year.

These findings are further supported by the World Health Organization's (WHO) new Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health. This landmark report reinforces the AICR/WCRF conclusion that regular physical activity can prevent many diseases such as breast and colon cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. The report provides concrete recommendations for levels of physical activity needed for health at three ages (5-17 years, 18-64 years, and over age 65); these recommendations are especially helpful for low- and middle-income countries, where few national guidelines for physical inactivity exist.

"Physical activity is recommended for people of all ages as a means to reduce risks for certain types of cancers and other non-communicable diseases," says Dr. Tim Armstrong, from WHO's Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion. "In order to improve their health and prevent several diseases, adults should do at least 150 minutes moderate physical activity throughout the week. This can be achieved by simply walking 30 minutes five times per week or by cycling to work daily".

To help fight the global cancer epidemic, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is urging individuals to take action and sign the World Cancer Declaration at www.worldcancerday.org/signdeclaration as a first step to help reduce cancer cases.

Signing the Declaration will help UICC in its effort to motivate global leaders to set realistic and achievable directives for preventing cancer during the United Nations Summit for Non-Communicable Diseases. The announcement of this summit, to be held in September, 2011, is an unprecedented step in the battle against cancer.

"Support World Cancer Day by signing the World Cancer Declaration and help us achieve the goal of one million supporters for a Cancer Free World, said Dr. Eduardo Cazap, President of UICC. " With individuals, governments and policy makers of the world working together, we have the ability to ease the global burden of cancer now and for future generations." 

A Day to Remember - Memorial Day 2011

Happy Memorial Day Denver from the Colorado volunteers of the Denver Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk supporting the Lustgarten Foundation.  It's a weekend to be with friends and family and generally have fun!

Enjoy the beginning of summer, but in between BBQing and ushering in the season, take a few minutes to remember those who have fought to protect the United States.  Did you know that Memorial Day was started after the Civil War?  Read more below.  

Learn more about Memorial Day and how it started on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 30 in 2011). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates men and women who died while inmilitary service to the United States.^[1] First enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War,^[2] it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.

Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer vacation season, and Labor Day its end.

Began as a ritual of remembrance and reconciliation after the civil war, by the early 20th century, Memorial Day was an occasion for more general expressions of memory, as ordinary people visited the graves of their deceased relatives, whether they had served in the military or not. It also became a long weekend increasingly devoted to shopping, family gatherings, fireworks, trips to the beach, and national media events such as the Indianapolis 500 (since 1911) and the Coca-Cola 600 (since 1960) auto races.^[3]

Healthy Food Options in Denver: Watercourse Foods

A big part of managing pancreatic cancer is nutrition.  Fortunately, we all live in Colorado, where there are lots of healthy options.  This week's spotlight, Watercourse Foods ...

About Us

WaterCourse Foods is proud to serve a 100% vegetarian menu. Our style of comfort food has won over the hearts and stomachs of people from all types of dietary backgrounds. The greatest compliment we hear (and we hear it often) is when a initially reluctant patron, who was dragged in by their spouse or kids, says they never thought they would eat vegetarian food and now WaterCourse is their favorite restaurant.

Our Philosophy

WaterCourse Food's philosophy, like our food, is simple and accessible. We have created an atmosphere that welcomes everyone. We prepare fresh ingredients daily to produce incredibly satisfying vegetarian comfort foods in a welcoming environment served by a friendly and efficient wait staff for a reasonable price. We are proud to be members of the hospitality industry and adhere to the highest standards set by some of the world's finest restaurants and hotels.

By maintaining a completely vegetarian menu, we believe we minimize our environmental footprint and provide a welcome alternative to many restaurants in the city. In addition to the food we serve and vendors we choose, WaterCourse Foods is dedicated to reducing our negative environmental impact by recycling everything we can, including fryer oil that is converted into bio-diesel. Our to-go containers are completely biodegradable. We serve water only upon request. We offer 10% discounts to bike riders.

Our Story

Our story is one of perseverance and patience. By adhering to the philosophy of mastering one task before taking on another, WaterCourse Foods began as a breakfast and lunch restaurant serving only five days a week. Over the next 10 years we have slowly and methodically grown into a 7-day a week breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurant with our own bakery and wine and beer license. WaterCourse Foods is lucky to have the best clientele in the city. With their patience and understanding we continue to learn how to handle a growing business without sacrificing the love and hospitality our clientele have come to expect. Our story will continue to grow as we develop events catering

As a way of continuing our history of supporting non-profits throughout Colorado, the WaterCourse Foundation is also in the works. By creating the WaterCourse Foundation it is our hope to contribute to causes that we are passionate about. In the meantime, you may request a donation by clickinghere.

About Dan

Dan and Michelle Landes began WaterCourse Foods with plenty of what Mark Twain remarked were the makings of great entrepreneurs, ignorance and courage. What they lacked in finances they made up for in tenacity. Moments before they unlocked the front door to WaterCourse for the first time Michelle realized they had no money in the register to make change with. With no money in the bank, Michelle ran back to their house and emptied the change jar. On February 19,1998, one month after the birth of WaterCourse Foods Charley Landes was born. On October 6, 2001 Henry Landes was born.

The Landes family live on an urban permaculture farm run by solar with organic gardens, chickens, fruit trees, three big dogs, a toothless cat, a porch cat, one leopard gecko and a speedy little tortoise. 

Learn more at: http://watercoursefoods.com/