Information - Living With Lymphedema
What is Lymphedema? The lymphatic system collects excess fluid and proteins from body tissues and carries them back to the bloodstream. Lymphedema occurs when the normal drainage is disrupted. Secondary lymphedema refers to an insufficiency of the lymphatic system that results from an external trauma, such as surgical removal of the lymph nodes, radiation therapy or traumatic injury. Many cancer patients experience secondary lymphedema as a result of surgery. How is Lymphedema Treated? More than 40% of cancer patients who undergo surgery involving lymph nodes suffer lymphedema, and while it is not curable, it is treatable. To manage this condition, most patients undergo therapy and must wear elastic pressure garments including sleeves, gloves and stockings that are not typically covered by insurance. Each piece can cost over $100, and many patients are unable to afford this important part of their therapy. We are raising funds for local cancer patients who are not able to pay for their pressure garments. With your help, we will help relieve their discomfort and pain by providing a vital part of their treatment. Raffle Raffle will include 2015-16 University of Dayton Men’s Basketball season tickets with parking pass, gift baskets, and much more. Players and spectators are invited to join in the raffle. Thank you 2014 Sponsors Platinum Dunwoodie Family Fund Wright State Breast Surgeons Gold Joe & Terri Baldasare Linda Barney & Janet Zak Sue Delaney James Capital Alliance Naum Family Foundation Premier Health Sportopedics Medical Shoppe 4th Annual 44 Living with Lymphedema Bocce Tournament Saturday, June 6, 2015 Silver Buckingham Financial Frank Campanile James Advantage Funds Tri-State Steam Cleaning Services, LLC UBS/Cornell-Nicholson Team Bronze Donna Miller BDS Packaging Tom & Bev Baldasare James & Regina Papa Tom & Jane Beachler Mike & Amy Parks Paul & Amy Broerman Bob & Linda Pollock Falling Fowl Kennels Anna Riley Linda Sartin Bill & Lisa Glaser Dave & Sue Zickefoose Jancass, Inc. Tony & Donna Lacon Thomas Mangan Dave & Lynn Middy Joe & Marcia Mikolajewski www.lwlymphedema.com When: June 6, 2015 registration form Become a Bocce Sponsor Fie Tournament Information pPlatinum_______ $1,000 p Gold_ __________ $500 p Silver___________ $250 p Bronze__________ $100 p Donate $____________ p Company Donation Match Team Name:_ _______________________ Where: Sons of Italy John Pirelli Lodge 2625 County Line Road Kettering, Oh 45429 Time: 8:00 am check-in 9:00 am Tournament Begins rain or shine Player #2 Name:_____________________________ Email:_ ___________________________ Cost: $120 per team due on or before May 29, 2015. Includes bocce, breakfast and lunch. Each team consists of 4 players. Players must be at least 12 years of age. Player #3 Name:_____________________________ Email:_ ___________________________ ld Team Captain:_ _____________________ Phone Number:______________________ Email:_ ___________________________ Captain will be notified of start time. of ms a Te is ll Fu Player #4 Name:_____________________________ Email:_ ___________________________ If you wish to participate: Fill out the Registration form and make check payable to: Miami Valley Hospital Foundation l Mail registration to: Terri Baldasare 457 Colonial Drive Beavercreek, OH 45434 l Please contact Terri with questions: 937/572-7781 [email protected] l be present and items Vendors Will be present and items will be available for purchase. name organization address city, state zip phone email Contributions are tax deductible Spaghetti Lunch OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM $6.00 PER PERSON Please make check payable to: Miami Valley Hospital Foundation Detach & Mail to: Terri Baldasare 457 Colonial Drive Beavercreek, OH 45434
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