American Cancer Society

That was no Sunday chicken supper awaiting 70 folks at Charleston Restaurant. OK, so maybe the American Cancer Society's "Autumn Gourmet Gala" did begin with chicken -- benne seed and buttermilk fried breast of chicken hors d'oeuvres -- but the gastronomic fun had barely begun. Presided over by Charleston owners executive chef Cindy Wolf and wine director Tony Foreman, the dinner featured four courses: lobster bisque; crab, lobster and shrimp cakes; medallions of beef tenderloin with wild mushroom duxelles; and a Charleston chocolate cake with espresso creme anglaise.

At Tower Federal Credit Union's Laurel headquarters, March 22 was "Soup, Salad and Wear Jeans to Work Day," a fundraising effort that raised $2,200 for the Susan G. Komen Foundationand the American Cancer Society. Employees who donated $5 could wear jeans to work and received "Team for a Cure Casual Dress Day" stickers. During lunchtime, a variety of homemade soups, salads and desserts were available for purchase, and employees could also enter a raffle for a chance to win one of three handmade afghan wraps.

Maryland will once again have the highest cancer death rate among the 50 states in 1992, according to the American Cancer Society.Only the District of Columbia is likely to fare worse, according to estimates in the society's publication, "Cancer Facts & Figures" for 1992, which analyzes trends in the District and Puerto Rico as well as the 50 states.Nearby Delaware ranks right behind Maryland in the places where the highest death rates are expected.Led by malignancies of the lungs, colon and rectum, breast, prostate and pancreas, cancer is expected to kill 9,900 people in Maryland in 1992, according to the society.

"Game on, cancer!" With those words, Katie White and her fellow Manchester Valley High School teammates took to the volleyball court Oct. 12 to fight not only their opponents from Brunswick, but cancer - in all its many forms. Fighting cancer has become a personal mission for the team. During the squad's first season three years ago - Manchester Valley had just opened - White's mother, Cheryl, was diagnosed with cervical cancer. The team banded together and with the help of coach Mindy Unger, organized the first Serve Up a Cure fundraiser.

Maryland will once again have the highest cancer death rate among the 50 states in 1992, according to the American Cancer Society.Only the District of Columbia is likely to fare worse, according to estimates in the society's publication, "Cancer Facts & Figures" for 1992, which analyzes trends in the District and Puerto Rico as well as the 50 states.Nearby Delaware ranks right behind Maryland in the places where the highest death rates are expected.Led by malignancies of the lungs, colon and rectum, breast, prostate and pancreas, cancer is expected to kill 9,900 people inMaryland in 1992, according to the society.

On March 23, 2009, at 4:23A.M., Mary Patricia "Pat" Lance In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the American Cancer Society.

On Tuesday, October 2, 2007, NANCY A. (nee Harig); loving sister of Mary Carm and Jackie. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or any Hospice of your choice.

On September 27, 2007, Jane Elizabeth Dorn Arrangements are being handled by Charles S. Zeiler & Son Funeral Home Inc. 6224 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224. Donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society 8219 Town Center Drive Baltimore, MD 21236.

Sadly on September 1, 2009, Sharon L. Gutkoska A Memorial service will be held at the Arbutus Town Hall, 1347 Stevens Avenue, Arbutus on Sunday at 4 P.M. with a celebration of her life following. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236. www.ambrosefuneralhomes.com

James Edward Comas The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society

The Associated Black Charities annual gala, "African-Americans in Corporate Leadership," recognized Catonsville resident Anita Jackson, economic development director for Baltimore Gas & Electric, during the June 11 event at Martin's West. Jackson's 25 years with the company include experience with human resources, corporate philanthropy, marketing and supplier diversity. Jackson leads the Constellation African-American Network and mentors African-American employees. She and her husband established the Anita Maddox Jackson and Everett Jackson Endowed Scholarship Fund, which provides book awards to University of Maryland, Baltimore County, students from Baltimore City and the Eastern Shore.

The fight against cancer is a never-ending battle. And it takes a never-ending stream of money to keep it going. Be it large or small, every amount that goes toward the fight is important. When a bunch of bands paraded on stage at Cedar Lane Regional Park last Thursday, it was young people taking up arms in the war against the dreaded disease. The All For One Concert was the brainchild of a couple of brainiacs, whose lives, as so many of ours have been touched by cancer. The theme of the event was to raise money to help achieve a cancer free future.

Goucher College will be the staging area for the 2011 American Cancer Society Relay For Life for northern Baltimore County, Friday, June 17 into Saturday, June 18. The opening ceremony is at Friday at 7 p.m. at the Goucher track. Participants can register at the time of the event, which will feature walkers from teams mounted by communities in Towson, Cockeysville and Hunt Valley, who will go round the clock to raise money to battle cancer. Individuals and teams will camp out near the track, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening.

Relay for Life Laurel will be held overnight Saturday, June 11 at McCullough Field, Eighth and Montgomery streets, to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease by raising money for the American Cancer Society. Activities, music and fundraising begin at 3 p.m.; opening ceremony and cancer survivor recognition at 5 p.m.; Mr. Relay contest at 8 p.m.; and the luminaria ceremony is at 9:30 p.m. Teams camp out and take turns walking or running around the track, with a team representative on the track at all times during event.

After Kate Canada had her first child three years ago, phthalates was the chemical buzzword that health-conscious moms like her went out of their way to avoid. So she tossed the plastic toys and replaced them with wooden ones. When she had a second daughter this year, BPA became the substance to fear. So she bought all new baby bottles and got vigilant about stocking her pantry with all things BPA-free. Then, a few weeks ago, she heard about an annual report from the President's Cancer Panel that, for the first time, painted a dire picture about potential cancer risks from a legion of environmental hazards.

The Relay for Life of Western Howard County recently won the All American Award from the American Cancer Society for its growth as a community event. The award recognizes the relay for its increase in fundraising as well as leadership development. In the past three years, Western Howard County has had more than 1,500 participants and raised more than $250,000. Members of the committee are: Phyllis Smelkinson (2010 co-chair), Natalie Miller (2009 chair), Betty Frye (2008 chair), Wendell Porter, Raul Gordon, Bernice Rutledge and Dan Gilbert . The community is invited to attend the March 16 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97 Cooksville.

A Maryland House member is trying to preserve insurance coverage for early breast cancer screenings in the wake of a November report that disputed the usefulness of those tests. Del. Donna Stifler, a Harford County Republican, presented a mammogram bill last week to the House Health and Government Committee that would require insurers to follow the American Cancer Society's 2010 breast cancer guidelines. Maryland law follows ACS' most up-to-date recommendations. The bill was drafted in reaction to a report in November by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, in the Department of Health and Human Services, that said women only need mammograms every two years starting at age 50. The 2010 ACS guidelines call for women in their 20s and 30s to receive mammograms every three years that would be covered by their insurance, nonprofit health service plan or health maintenance organization.