Two of the real jewels in our community are the Tri-Cities Cancer Center in Kennewick and Leadership Tri-Cities, a program that began in 1995.
They have come together to create a serenity garden near the entrance to the new wing of the cancer center. The garden was a project of Leadership Tri-Cities Class XIV and was dedicated late last month.
The idea behind the project was to create an area where cancer patients, family members and friends can sit and reflect a bit on life and the battle against cancer. The garden was the brainchild of one of the class members whose father lost his fight against the insidious disease.
I was in Class XII of Leadership Tri-Cities, and I have to say: This group in Class XIV is pretty special, and this little area of peacefulness it has carved out at the cancer center is a real gem.
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When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it is devastating to the entire family. And when cancer takes a life, finding an outlet for grief can be vital.
In January 2007, Rich Brooks was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma -- kidney cancer -- not long after he retired as maintenance manager for the Benton County Fairgrounds.
"He was the first person close to me to get cancer," said his daughter, Renee Dahlgren, 33, director of government affairs for the Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities. "I was going to beat this thing with information."
'Living with Cancer' class begins Thursday
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A free five-week "Living with Cancer" class is being offered from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Thursday, starting this week, at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center, 7350 W. Deschutes Ave., Kennewick.
Led by registered nurse Sue Williams, participants will discuss various topics, including the emotional and physical aspects of cancer and finding a new "normal." Williams has more than 33 years of nursing experience and 23 years of personal experience living with cancer.
To pre-register or for information, call 737-3427.
Mercedes Benz workers donate to cancer center
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The Mercedes Benz of Tri-Cities presented a $5,000 check to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center on Thursday at the Mercedes Benz store, 6901Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick.
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Faces of Cancer: Support system key in battle
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People living with cancer, whether it's their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one, undergo a significant life change, and they also must battle the stress, the emotions, the side effects of treatment, the financial strains, the changes in relationships and the adjustments to their lifestyles.
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CANCER AWARENESS: Southridge stages Pink Week Carnival today
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Leadership students at Southridge High School will hold a community carnival 4-8 p.m. Wednesday on its campus.
The event is part of Pink Week efforts by Kennewick high schools to raise money and awareness for the Tri-Cities Cancer Center. The goal is for families and students to visit and play games together. Games cost 50 cents each to enter. All proceeds will be donated to the cancer center.
Teen events include balloon darts, basketball shot, baseball throw, beat the dealer, bowling, cake walk, football throw, henna tattoos, hole-in-one golf, obstacle course, penny toss, pie in the face, ring toss for pop and soccer kick.
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