Children's Cancer Camps

The diagnosis of various types of Cancer take a toll on children and their families. YMCA has a camp that helps children to cope with the illness and fight against it. Held at a YMCA camp site near Jackson, MI, kids can go for two weeks in the summer or one week in February, and immerse themselves among survivors, patients, and siblings of those diagnosed with Cancer. The "Special Days" camp was founded in 1979, acting as a safe place that parents could trust. Chemotherapy is available at the camp, as nurses and doctors are available 24/7. Each year, there is a new theme for kids to enjoy, really giving the camp the feel of any other children's camp. Cancer is hard on not only the diagnosed children, but their families as well. This camp
offers a great release for patients and their siblings, while helping parents feel safe with the experience. Along with joining camps and cancer walks, or other activities, educating about your health care is best. Use WhereToFindCare.com to rate your care and help others around you fighting the same battles.

For more information, visit: MLive: Camp a place for kids suffering from cancer to get away

Anyone Can Help Battle Cancer!

Each year, more and more healthy women and men are diagnosed with a type of Cancer. Whether serious or not, the Cancer battle is both physically and emotionally draining on both the patient and their communities. There is something that loved one's and patients can do to help. Anyone can participate and everyone makes a difference. There are hundreds of relays and walks around the country that one can participate in, which raise money for Cancer research and funding. Every person's participation is helpful and rewarding. Not only are these relays sponsored in the United States, but all around the world.

Here are some relays around the world this summer:
1) Relay for Life: Fletcher, North Carolina
July 17, 2009, Fletcher Community Park
2) July 17-18: Town of Blue Mountains/ Thornbury, Canada
3) July 18-19: Portishead & Clevedon, United Kingdom; Pewsey, United Kingdom; Plymouth, United Kingdom; Manor & Castle, United Kingdom; Peterhead, United Kingdom; Ascot, United Kingdom; Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom; Horsham, United Kingdom; Portsmouth, United Kingdom; Wimbledon, United Kingdom
4) July 25-26: Northenden, United Kingdom
5) August: Various locations around Canada and the United Kingdom
6) September: Various locations around Canada, United Kingdom, South Africa, France, Japan, Denmark, Africa

If you or a loved one is battling cancer, WhereToFindCare.com has many resources to help. For example, you can find and compare surgery centers, hospitals, home care and hospices. You can even rate your providers and help others make informed choices.

For more information about cancer fundraising, visit: www.relayforlife.org/