RICAN staff assist seniors with information about early screening and
diagnosis of cancer at the PrimeTime Senior Expo. This year's Expo is scheduled for April 30, 2008 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Warwick Mall.
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Welcome to The Rhode Island Cancer Council
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The Rhode Island Cancer Council has been created to provide Rhode Islanders access to information about cancer and to provide a voice of
Rhode Islanders' needs to the medical and governmental communities.
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Rhode Island Cancer Forum
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The Cancer Forum is The Place to ask all your questions about Cancer.
We have a panel of experts who will answer your questions as soon as possible. Include questions, thoughts, and experiences you would like to
share with others.
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Rhode Island Cancer Facts
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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As most of you know, the Rhode Island General Assembly has supported us partially in the past. We are most appreciative of their support. If you have attended our events, met us at a health fair, or if we have helped you in any way, please let your RI senator and representative know...contact members of the House Finance Committee...even the Governor!
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NEW! SUPPORT RICAN BY DONATING ONLINE
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If you would like to make an online donation, just click on the "Visa/Mastercard/Paypal" box in the top right corner of our website. Your donation will be processed by PayPal but your information is CONFIDENTIAL. We thank you in advance for your support.
As most of you know, the Rhode Island General Assembly has supported us partially in the past. We are most appreciative of their support. If you have attended our events, met us at a health fair, or if we have helped you in any way, please let your RI senator and representative know...contact members of the House Finance Committee...even the Governor!
Now we ask for your support when considering charities for United Way donations, State Employees Charitable Appeal (SECA) and/or the Combined Federal Campaign. Our code number is 6658. We thank you for your support.
If you would like suggestions for other ways to support RICAN's work, just click here:
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Donation Information
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SUN SAFETY AND SKIN CANCER
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As spring rapidly gives way to summer, Rhode Islanders are addicted to the sun and spending more time out of doors: in their gardens, on their boats, on the golf course and at the beach. This is the time when the opportunity for considerable sun exposure is great, even when you may not be aware of it – just walking to your car at the mall, for instance. This is the time to remember to put on sunscreen, cover up, wear a hat.
For facts about skin cancer, visit
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Skin Cancer Facts on our website.
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INTERNSHIPS AT RICAN - AVAILABLE
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"My internship experience at RICAN was very valuable to me as a Health Policy and Management major. Being a part of RICAN, I saw firsthand the outreach that they do in the Rhode Island community. Participating in health fairs that RICAN put on, or was a part of, allowed me to participate in interacting with the community. Working alongside members of RICAN in various projects, I saw the dedication and passion they put into helping others. It was also interesting learning about the clinical side of cancer education, and the attention RICAN paid to accuracy, which was a huge part of providing resources to the public. Also, as part of my internship responsibilities at RICAN, I compiled a nutrition fact sheet for cancer patients and their families. Seeing the inner workings of RICAN, I recognized how involved they were with the community of the state at so many levels, including the health department, lawmakers, and physicians. Their continued success depends on the support of the community that they help. I came away from this experience with increased knowledge of cancer education, and an understanding of its important contribution to Rhode Island." ~~ Michelle, Senior, Providence College - 2007 Internship
Contact Andrea at Andrea@ricancercouncil.org or call her at 401-728-4800/toll free 1-866-879-4100.
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STAFF CHANGES
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RICAN is happy to announce that Kathleen Cullinen, Ph.D., RD, LDN (Kathy@ricancercouncil.org) has been named Assistant Director of RICAN. Her responsibilities include grantwriting and overseeing the financial aspects of our organization.
Maureen DiPiero (Maureen@ricancercouncil.org)has been named Program Manager, overseeing all events, website, staff, and acting as community liaison for RICAN.
Please contact them at any time if you have questions about RICAN or its mission.
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