Events
Upcoming Events
First General Meeting: (Oct 8th, 2009. Harper 103, 6:30-7:30 pm.)
Learn about how to get involved with CAC this quarter! Free pizza!
BREASTIVAL: Save Second Base!: (Oct 19th -22nd, 2009)
CAC members honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a week long program to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, educate students on important breast cancer risk factors and effective prevention methods, and honor community survivors. Under the theme of "Save Second Base," activities include carnival games, baked goods and t-shirt sales, "Share your Story" event, mammogram test advocation, breast cancer education trivia, Soft-ball Tournament, and volunteering at the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" on Oct 18th at Lawrence Ave/Lakefront. Details on times & locations TBD!
Future (or Ongoing) Projects
Daffodil Days: This is an ACS fundraiser that happens early March. We will help sell daffodil flowers on campus to raise money since daffodils are the official flower of the ACS because they are the first flowers to bloom in spring and thus a symbol of hope.
Relay For Life: This event is a community gathering in which everyone can participate in the fight against breast cancer. Teams of students made from houses, RSOs, frats/sororities or any other groups of friends or co-workers will camp out overnight in Henry Crown (tenatively) and take turns walking or running on the track for the evening (since cancer doesn't sleep, either). Stay tuned for more information about Relay!
Previous Events
Cervical Cancer Awareness Study Break: (Jan. 21st, 2009. McCormick Tribune Lounge, 8-9 pm.)
CAC will be educating students on the risk factors and preventative methods associated with cervical cancer. Material on Gardasil and HPV will also be available. Free Starbucks and a bake sale!
RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF PARTY: (Jan. 30, 2009, 6-8 pm, Hutch)
Join CAC as we celebrate the beginning of our march towards Relay For Life! Learn about Relay, sign up for a Team or to be a captain (AND WAIVE THE $5/PER MEMBER COST FOR SIGNING UP YOUR TEAM).
Free food, entertainment and giveaways! We will also be having a survivor speak about their experience with cancer to help us understand what we're working towards. Visit www.relayforlifeuchicago.com or the Relay section of the site
for more information or email Melissa at mplesac <@> uchicago.edu.
Testicular Cancer Awareness Study Break: CAC members get the word out about testicular cancer risk factors, significant statistics, and effective prevention methods. Free donut holes! The event took place on Apr. 17, 2008 in Hutch from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Exhibit in Crerar: Our Cancer Education chairs have put together an exhibit on cancer research at the University of Chicago that will be displayed on the first floor of Crerar library. Check it out near the computer kiosks to the left of the circulation desk behind the glass doors.
First General CAC meeting: Join us! We brought the free pizza on Oct. 6, 2008 in Stuart 101 at 6 pm.
Breast Cancer Awareness Study Break: In keeping with October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CAC baked pink cakes and cookies and provided information for students about the myths, risks, and things to know regarding breast cancer. The event took place on Oct. 14, 2008 in Hutch from 8:30 to 10 pm.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: A fundraising walk for breast cancer-related research. This year the event took place on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at 7:30 am at the intersection of Lawrence Ave. and Lake Shore. We formed a team of volunteers to help facilitate the event.
Lung Cancer Awareness Study Break: CAC celebrated Lung Cancer Awareness Month with a study break campaign entitled, "Blow Bubbles, Not Smoke." On Nov. 24th, 2008 in Hutch, We provided information on the links between lung cancer risk and smoking and provided bubble mix for interested students. Study break was supplied by a generous donation from Argo Tea.
Fundraisers: CAC made money for our programming through Chinese bun sales and a bake sale. Thank you for your generous support!