ACCI 1st Annual 5K Walkathon

“Walk 4 Loved Ones – Walk 4 Cancer Prevention” on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Southwyck Lake Park, Northfork Drive and Shelby Drive, Silverlake, Pearland, Texas 77584.

Registration: On-line registration available through website www.africacancercareinc.org.  Online registration ends February 18,   2012.    Onsite Registration: Avaliable  at Silver Creek Elementary.  Onsite Registration begins at 8.00 a.m.  Note:  Cash or check only accepted at on-site registration.

Walk starts at 9.00 a.m.

Entrance Fee: $200.00 Group (a group consists of 10) and $25.00 individuals. Groups can be more than 10 .  Four largest groups win door prizes
No transfers and no refunds of entry fees will be given.    

Parking: Parking is available at Silver Creek Elementary on Southwyck Road, across from the Golf Course. 

Walk Route: Walk will be kicked off at Silver Lake Elementary going East on Southwyck Road, South on County Road 94, West on County Road 59, North on County Road 90, East on North Folk and ends at Southwyck Lake Park on Shelby Dr.

Directions: Silver Lake Elementary - located one block south of FM 518 (aka Broadway) between County Road 90 and County Road 94 ( Southwyck Road across from the golf course) Southwyck Park Lake – located one block south of FM 518 (aka Broadway) between County Road 90  and county road 89 (Old Chocolate Bayou).  From Houston, take Hwy 288 South – Past Beltway 8 and exit FM 518.  Take FM 518 and travel east. Turn Right on County Road 94 and left on Southwyck Road or drive further south to county road 90 and turn right then right on Southwyck Road.

For more details, please call 713-995-8000 or check Africa Cancer Care Inc. website.

Cancer, A Growing Problem in Africa

Africa Cancer Care Inc was founded in 2005 as a result of the looming cancer predictions for Africa by the World Health Organization and other International health bodies. Africa, a continent of developing countries is ill equipped for the devastation that will be wroth by cancer by the year 2020. Africa lacks the infrastructure, expertise, and technology to halt cancer in its track. This is compounded by the complete lack of cancer awareness that exist in the various communities of Africa. People still think cancer is a consequence of the evil spirit.
Other compounding factors include:
Poor information about cancer
Lack of Expert Personnel and Treatment Facilities
Lack of Government Involvement  (Policy & Financing)
Limited resources
Lack of infrastructure to run organized screening programs
Cultural & Religious Believes
Illiteracy & Poverty
Societal Priorities
Lack of Public Education Programs
Lack of Cancer Awareness Educators
Lack of Access
 
In Africa, 80% of cancer cases present with very late disease. Cancer is a sentence to painful and distressing death, because treatment and care are lacking.  Unless we take action now to make a difference, the existing health care infrastructure in Africa will be overwhelmed by the predicted increase in cancer incidence coming down the road.
According to WHO, when it comes to cancer,
1/3 can be prevented, another
1/3 can be effectively treated with early diagnosis.
Last 1/3 can have their quality of life improved through palliative care. 
 
ACCI is here to make a difference. We are committed to cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and improved quality of life for those who present late through promotion of palliative care. We also work to provide meaningful existence for cancer survivors through rehabilitation and personal enrichment.
Highlights
Another African epidemic is taking the spotlight, “cancer”.
Experts say, aging and infectious diseases are increasing Africa’s cancer burden.
More than any other region in the developing world, sub-Saharan Africa faces the twin burden of non-infectious  and infectious diseases.
Now, count cancer among the non-communicable ailments taking a growing toll in Africa.
Breast cancer incidence is on the rise among African women.
Cervical & Breast Cancer are the principal cause of death among African Women.
Peak age of breast cancer occurrence among black women is 30 to 40 years (10 years earlier than Caucasian women).
Late presentation is the hallmark of breast cancer and other cancers among African men & women.
70% of African women present late compared to 30% in developed countries.
Presentation is so late that treatment is not beneficial.
5-year survival is 10% for Africa compared to 70% in developed countries.
 
In Africa, cancer is a sentence to painful and distressing death, because treatment and care are lacking.”  

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