I Know Jack

Jacks mom was one of the leaders at the Summit this weekend. Jack inspires me to do something, that's for sure!

Summit Over

The last day of the summit was a great day as were the rest. It was great to hear the panel and what they had to say on the questions from Lance and Doug. I agreed to come to this summit in hopes of finding an idea of a way i could get involved in the war against cancer. I went looking for a way that I could spend minimal time making a huge impact. I heard stories all weekend of great things my LIVESTRONG peers are doing in their communities and some nation wide. So, what I came home with was about 700 ideas of projects that I could start or join. My brain was boggled and I have narrowed the ideas down to 5. I organized those 5 into a now, short term, and long term projects. As I get started I will publish them all. The first project I call The Swing Vote Project. The ball is rolling and more to come at http://swingvoteproject.blogspot.com . I will also make a blueprint of each project so it could be used in other communities to make a difference.

Ohio leads the nation on Clinical Studies being performed

Thought I should note something positive after slamming their recycling efforts.

Ohio needs to Recycle

I can't believe how behind the times this state is when it comes to recycling. Even on the largest college campus in our country, there is not a recycle container to be found.
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Black Raspberries

Researchers at Ohio State's Comprehensive Cancer Center may believe that Black Raspberries protect against cancer. I thought that was pretty interesting.
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www.LIVESTRONG.com

www.livestrong.com , Check it out! Not to be confused w/ www.livestrong.org .

Senator Kennedy

Word was just leaked that he will be speaking to us tomorow.
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Speaker

Dr. Harold Freeman of the Ralph Lauren Cancer Center in Harlem.
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Groups

Headed to our break out sessions.
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2nd Speaker

Dr. Mike Caligerri, CEO, The James Cancer Center.

I'm sure I spelled his name wrong and will fix it later.
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Back at Merchon

This morning starts back at the Mershon Auditorium. The Keynote speaker this morning will be Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, 2002-2006.

Then at 10:15am we will break out in our designated groups.
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John McCain speaks at the Lance Armstrong Foundation Summit 2008 Presidential Town Hall on Cancer

McCain makes joke that Obama is not here but speaking to a huge crowd in Europe; and that's just the press.

McCain reading everything he's saying.

Promises to make sure that the FDA and his staff will expand clinical trials in our country.

Claims all states are not using their anti tobacco funds as they are suppose to.

Under his plan tax credits will be issued for the purchase of Health Insurance.

Lance asking McCain questions.

What does Senator McCain do to stay fit?

Answer: hike, swim, light exercise. Campaigning is great exercise. Mentions a vacation home he does hikes around.

Zahn asks: As president would you support a federal tax on ciggerettes? McCain says no. He doesn't have confidence in congress to make sure its spent right. Mentions the 9 percent approval rate of congress. "congress is curupt". Says he doesn't want to raise taxes for anyone.

Lance asks: Should the FDA regulate tabacco? McCain anawes, Yes.

McCain goes on about us advertising in other countries about tabacco.

Zahn asks questions about curupt congress. McCain confirms he thinks current members are being bought and sold by tabacco companies.

McCain says he will increase funds given to the American Cancer Institute.
Zahn asks by how much, notes Obama said he would double. McCain says he would, "sixtuple it" by eliminating cork barrel projects that Obama is voting for. McCain backs up and says all he can says is he will increase it. He says he will eliminate projects such as studying the DNA of bears in Montana.

McCain vows to examine every agency of government and scrutinize them.

The Mic goes out and comes back on; McCain says, " this audio has been brought to you by the Democratic National Commitee." This guy is funny.

Meeting adjurned. Lance says Obama declined but does not get a "pass" and will give us the answers to these same questions soon.
Lance closes with:

The difference between a crowd and a community is that in a crowd everyone runs into each other and elbows each other to get ahead. In a community, people get together and conquer something together. We will become a cancer community this weekend.

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Our Host for the Evening

Paula Zahn is our host for this event.
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1st Speaker

Lance Armstrong
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3 Rows Back

We just got seated and I'm 3 rows from the stage.
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Gas

Gas is $3.85 a gallon here in Ohio. We are on are way to Mershon Auditorium now for the Presidential Town Hall on Cancer.
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Ohio Statehouse

I'm on my way to the Statehouse in Columbus for a reception for all the delegates. From there we are going by bus to Mershon Hall to attend the Presidential Town Hall. Media is everywhere, so McCain should be happy that he is getting some attention for the first time in weeks. There is talk that Obama will be there via satellite but I have yet to see or hear this officially. I know he spoke in Berlin at 1:00pm EST.
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Check In

I'm all checked I for the Summit. All delegates have been assigned to one of three groups; Fundraising, Advocacy, or Elections. As you can see I will be working in Elections.
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Ding!

Now Boarding. Ohio bound. One stop in Arizona.
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Watch LIVESTRONG Summit 2008

Not in Ohio? You can still watch the LIVESTRONG Presidential Town Hall on Cancer, listen to Senator John McCain's plan and watch live webcasts of all general sessions from the LIVESTRONG Summit. Go to livestrongblog.org for a complete schedule. Keynote speakers include Dr. Sanjay Gupta from CNN; Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th U.S. Surgeon General (2002-2006) and president of Canyon Ranch Institute; and Dr. Harold Freeman from the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention.

LIVESTRONG Summit 2008

I leave next Wednesday for Columbus, Ohio to attend the LIVESTRONG Summit 2008 at Ohio State University. I am so looking forward to it! A little bit irritated that Obama has backed out of the Presidential Town Hall on Cancer to take his trip abroad, so it's McCain by himself. I will have my BlackBerry with me and have taken this blog out of retirement. The story continues.

Seven days and counting..........