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Show CANCER CAMPAIGN FUNDBEH!ND Utah's Cancer fund quota of $50,000 was still a considerable distance off as the 1948 fund drive of the Utah division of the American Am-erican Cancer Society neared its end this week. Some community units had gone over the top, according to Ferrell H. Adams, of Salt Lake, state chairman of the drive, but the state as a whole was still considerably behind its goal. It is hoped that late returns might Erovide the funds to meet the udget to carry on at full force the successful Utah fight on the dread disease. Although Cancer Control month is officially over on May 1, many have not yet been contacted for their contribution to the fund, according to Mr. Adams. Some live in communities where a cancer can-cer unit has not yet been established. estab-lished. Others have been overlooked. over-looked. The fact remains, however, according ac-cording to Mr. Adams, that there are few individuals who have not had friends or relatives who suffered suf-fered or died from the killer disease dis-ease at some time or another. Knowing the deadly nature of it, and the fact that many may be saved through the American Cancer Society three-way campaign cam-paign of education, service and research, they will want to save others. This is how it can be done. If a person hasn't yet contributed, he or she can do so by placing the contribution in an envelope and addressing it merely Cancer, Salt Lake City, Utah. The post office will deliver the letter to the society. The contribution will be credited to the unit in the community from which it was received. Mail your contribution today. o |