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We believe in life. Your life. We believe in living every minute of it with every ounce of your being. And that you must not let cancer take control of it. We believe in energy: channeled and fierce. We believe in focus: getting smart and living strong. Unity is strength. Knowledge is power. Attitude is everything. This is LIVESTRONG. We kick in the moment you're diagnosed. We help you accept the tears. Acknowledge the rage. We believe in your right to live without pain. We believe in information. Not pity. And in straight, open talk about cancer. With husbands, wives and partners. With kids, friends and neighbors. Your healthcare team. And the people you live with, work with, cry and laugh with. This is no time to pull punches. You're in the fight of your life. We're about the hard stuff. Like finding the nerve to ask for a second opinion. And a third, or a fourth, if that's what it takes. We're about preventing cancer. Finding it early. Getting smart about clinical trials. And if it comes to it, being in control of how your life ends. It's your life. You will have it your way. We're about the practical stuff. Planning for surviving. Banking your sperm. Preserving your fertility. Organizing your finances. Dealing with hospitals, specialists, insurance companies and employers. It's knowing your rights. It's your life. Take no prisoners. We're about the fight. We're your advocate before policymakers. Your champion within the healthcare system. Your sponsor in the research labs. And we know the fight never ends. Cancer may leave your body, but it never leaves your life. This is LIVESTRONG.

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Lawrence Go Red For Women Luncheon 2012

The 2012 Lawrence Go Red For Women Luncheon and Silent Auction will be held in the Kansas Union Ballroom on Feb 10, 2012. The silent auction begins at 10am. The luncheon begins at noon. Be sure to bid on this original painting by artist Mike Savage created especially for the Lawrence Go Red For Women auction.

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LIVESTRONG Celebrating 15 Years of Improving the Lives of People Affected by cancer

"The fight against cancer doesn't just happen in a lab or in a hospital. It happens in our homes, our places of business, our schools and in families who struggle with the impact of a cancer diagnosis," said Lance Armstrong, LIVESTRONG founder and chairman. "Fifteen years ago, we created a foundation to support cancer research. Over time, we realized not enough was being done to help the people and families dealing with the many challenges that accompany cancer. Today, those are the people we serve. I am grateful to everyone who has supported our work on their behalf and I thank you for your continued support."

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/livestrong-r-celebrates-15-years-120000977.html

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Women’s Heart Health Support Group Meeting

Please join us for our monthly meeting on Women's Heart Health. We will meet at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Conference Room D on Wednesday, May 4th from 3pm-4pm. Cathy Porter from the WomenHeart National Coalition will be giving a presentation on Women and Heart Disease.

http://www.womenheart.org/

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BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Bread Crumbs 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup + 2 tbs grated parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tsp paprika 3/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper 3/4 tsp garlic powder Pam Preheat oven to 450. Lightly spray a rectangular baking sheet and slightly smaller cooling rack with Pam. Put cooling rack on top of baking sheet and set aside. Mix bread crumbs, parmesan, paprika, black pepper and garlic powder together. Pour buttermilk in bowl. Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Dip chicken in buttermilk and shake off excess liquid, dredge in bread crumbs and shake off excess crumbs. Put chicken on cooling rack. Spray each breast with Pam. Bake for 15 minutes, turn chicken and bake another 10 minutes or until done.

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