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Show Cancer Drive Under Way In County Mrs June Owens, Garfield County Cancer Crusade chair man, announces the cancer fund drive for Garfield Coun ty will be held the week of Ap ril 18 to 25. Last year the county more than reached its quota and fund drive leaders feel this year can be better yet. The state chairman. Willis Peterson said. "We are not boasting but are eternally grateful for the success of the past year." Funds for the Cancer Society's program of research, education and service arc essentials in the fight against cancer Voluntary health organizations such as the American Cancer Society have a vital function In financing research, stimulating support by the government and other fund-granting groups and pioneering in what is called "risk investment" in the hope of develop ing new and solid ideas Education about cancer prevention, detection and treatment must be broadened and intensified. Much can and should be done, too, to aid the cancer patient needing help. Remember that only ten years ago one-fourth of those who developed cancer were saved; now it is one-third; it could be one-half, without adding an lota to our present knowledge and skills. Much of what happens depends on your personal responsibility and your financial Investment in programs of research, education and service through the American Cancer Society. |