Now through February 29
BreastCare is accepting nominations for the Josetta Wilkins Award.
This award recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding efforts in the fight against breast cancer.
Contact Becky Kossover at 501-280-4097 or Becky.Kossover@arkansas.gov for more information or nomination forms.

Now through February 29
Stamp Out Smoking Clean Air Avengers Essay Contest
Entries for The Big Pitch Drama Contest are welcomed
For more information, visit www.stampoutsmoking.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 7
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Oncology Nursing Symposium
For more information, contact HuntLaSondraC@uams.edu
or call 501-686-5578.

March 7
NWA Conference on Cancer
Presented by the Ozark Affiliate,Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Event will be held at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale, AR
Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. Call 479-750-7465 for more information

March 15-16
CARTI presents “Prostate Cancer Survivors” couples retreat
Held at the Winrock International on Pettit Jean Mountain
For information, contact Mary Machen at 501-660-7614.

April-June
It’s time for the Relay for Life in Arkansas
To find an event in your community, call 1-800-ACS-2345
or visit www.relayforlife.org

April 12-13
CARTI presents “It Takes Two” cancer survivors couples retreat
Held at the Winrock International on Pettit Jean Mountain
For information, contact Mary Machen at 501-660-7614

April 15
Arkansas Cancer Summit IX held at the Holiday Inn Downtown Presidential Conference Center at 600 Interstate 30 in Little Rock, AR. To register: Click here .

April 18
5th Annual Saving the Lives of Arkansas Banquet
Mississippi County Coalition for A Tobacco-Free Arkansas
First Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. in Blytheville, AR
Banquet tickets are $25.00 each
For more information contact Elroy Brown at elroyb@sbcglobal.net

Friday, April 18, 2008
Pasta Party St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Tontitown, AR
Hosted by Komen Ozark
Contact Meagan Murphy at 479.750.7465 or go online to www.komenozark.org

Saturday, April 19, 2008
Race for the Cure Arvest Ballpark
Springdale, AR
Hosted by Komen Ozark
Contact Meagan Murphy at 479.750.7465 or go online to www.komenozark.org

April 21-27
Minority Cancer Awareness Week

April 25
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, is offering a free, oral, head and neck cancer screening day in conjunction with the national day. For an appointment, call (501) 686-5011 from April 14 - 24.

April 26
Rasco Colorectal Cancer Symposium
Held at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Contact HuntLaSondraC@uams.edu or call 501-686-5578

Saturday, May 3, 2008
The Heather Ridley Fleeman Battle for HOPE
Raising Awareness of Colon Cancer
10K, 5K, Family Fun Walk, Kids Races
To register or for more information:
www.heathersraceforhope.com
479.571.4673

Wednesday, May 7-9, 2008
Arkansas Public Health Association Annual Conference
Hot Springs Convention Center/Austin Hotel
Hot Springs, AR
Call Tiffany Friga-Clinton at (501) 661-2969 to register or go to www.arkpublichealth.org for more information.

Monday, May 12, 2008
Parents Education Arkansas about Children with Epilepsy (PEACE)
Bi-monthly meeting at 6:30 pm at the Partnership for Inclusive Communities
2001 Pershing Circle; North Little Rock, AR 72114
For more information about this event visit www.peaceinark.com

May 22
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care Quality Conference 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Hot Springs Convention Center
Call AFMC at 1-877-375-5700 or visit www.afmc.org/qualityconference for more information

Saturday, June 14, 2008
Prostate Screenings at the Juneteenth Festival from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by Cleveland County Hometown Health Coalition
Located at the Pioneer Village, (the old fairgrounds) on Yaney Drive
Rison, AR
Contact Gwen Paul at Gwendolyn.Paul@arkansas.gov.