News Release: Emory Healthcare, Research
Jun. 18, 2009
Emory Winship Cancer Institute: Celebration of Living Educational Event
WHAT:
Emory Winship Cancer Institute "Celebration of Living"
WHEN:
Saturday, June 20, 2009
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
WHO:
Guest Speaker: Kris Carr: CrazySexyCancer Author, filmmaker and "Cancer Cowgirl." In 2003 31-year-old actress/photographer Kris Carr was diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer. Weeks later she began filming her story, which was aired as a documentary on TLS. Taking a seemly tragic situation and turning it into a creative expression, Kris continues to share her inspirational story of survival with courage, strength and humor through her film, books, website and keynote addresses.
WHY:
Emory Winship's Celebration of Living, in its 16th year, is a free educational event for cancer patients and their family members and loved ones. Educational sessions provide attendees with information on cancer therapies, nutrition, exercise, and maintaining a positive outlook.
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The Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University is an academic health science and service center focused on missions of teaching, research, health care and public service. Its components include schools of medicine, nursing, and public health; Yerkes National Primate Research Center; the Emory Winship Cancer Institute; and Emory Healthcare, the largest, most comprehensive health system in Georgia. The Woodruff Health Sciences Center has a $2.3 billion budget, 17,000 employees, 2,300 full-time and 1,900 affiliated faculty, 4,300 students and trainees, and a $4.9 billion economic impact on metro Atlanta.
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