Ommittee On Ealth Ouncil of The Istrict of Olumbia

The document discusses ovarian cancer awareness efforts in the District of Columbia and upcoming events related to colon cancer awareness and screening. Specifically, it notes that 1) the Council passed a resolution marking September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2) it highlights upcoming events during the week of September 26th promoting colon cancer screening and awareness as part of the "DC Goes Blue for Colon Cancer" campaign, and 3) it provides details on health fairs, information sessions, baseball games and other activities aimed at increasing colon cancer screening rates and awareness.

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Committee on Health

Council of the District of Columbia

Greetings from the Committee on Health!

As fall begins here in the District of Columbia the Committee on Health and the Council are gearing up
for the final legislative session of Council Period 18.

In the first legislative meeting following the summer recess Councilmember Catania along with
Councilmembers Wells and Cheh presented a ceremonial resolution marking September as “Ovarian
Cancer Awareness Month” in the District of Columbia. This coincides with Councilmember Catania’s
efforts to turn the John A. Wilson building teal in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Members
of Rhonda’s Club and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance were on hand to receive the resolution and
speak candidly about the need for greater awareness throughout the District. Though on the decline,
death rates from ovarian cancer remain high because the symptoms of the disease are so subtle and
currently no definitive screening test exists. For more information about ovarian cancer, ways to
identify the symptoms, early screening, and the efforts of these groups please visit
www.rhondasclub.org or www.ovariancancer.org.

A few quick announcements:

• Concerned about the health of loved ones, then take part in Tom Joyner’s “Take a Loved One to
the Doctor Day” this Tuesday September 28, 2010. See the attached pages for details.
• This week is “DC Goes Blue Week for Colon Cancer,” please see the attached information or visit
www.ccalliance.org/citiesgoblue/DC2010_events.html for a full list of events.

Finally, the following pages contain information on upcoming Committee and community events. If you
have any comments, questions, or concerns or have information on an upcoming event, please don’t
hesitate to call or email me.

Jonathan Antista
Staff Assistant
Committee on Health
Councilmember David A. Catania, Chair
1350 Pennsylvania Ave N.W. Suite 115
Washington, D.C. 20004
202-724-8170
[email protected]
“DC Goes Blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Week”
• During the week of September 26 through October 3, 2010, Washington, DC joins the national
“Cities Go Blue for Colon Cancer” tour. The goals of this campaign, sponsored by the Colon
Cancer Alliance, are to (1) create a call to action by advocating early screening; (2) increase
awareness about colon cancer; (3) promote the resources available for information and support
from the Colon Cancer Alliance and their partner organizations; and (4) to reach those
communities that are disproportionately affected by colon cancer.
• The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is the oldest and largest national patient advocacy organization
dedicated to ending the suffering caused by colorectal cancer. In order to increase rates of
screening and survivorship, the CCA provides patient support, public education, supports
research and conducts advocacy work across America.
DC Goes Blue Events

Happy Hour
Buy a blue drink special and a donation will be made to the CCA.

Monday, September 27 - 5-8 p.m.

Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NW, DC

Jazz Night
Join us for a night of jazz with the Capital Jazz Band. Proceeds from the cover
charge benefit the CCA and Chris4Life! Free for colon cancer survivors. Get
your tickets at the door or buy online now!

Tuesday, September 28 - 7 p.m.

Twins Jazz
1344 U St. NW, DC

Health Fairs
Pick up a free colon cancer take-home test and talk with healthcare professionals and
survivors.

Tuesday, September 28 - 6 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Tom Joyner's Take a Loved One to the Doctor
Featuring health information and screening tests, and a live broadcast onsite for
Majic 102.3.
Providence Hospital: 1150 Varnum St NE, DC
Directions
En Español:
Miércoles 29 de septiembre - 10 a.m.
Una sesión en Español para que aprenda cómo prevenir el cáncer del colon con Dr. Jose
Mendoza
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church: 1625 13th St. NW, DC

Wednesday, September 29 – 2 p.m.

Colon Cancer Information Session with Dr. Andrew Sanderson
Central Union Mission: 1350 R St NW, DC

Nationals Baseball Game

Join the CCA and Chris4Life for Colon Cancer Awareness Night at Nationals
Park. Buy your tickets now.

Wednesday, September 29 - 7:05 p.m.

Washington Nationals vs. the Philadelphia Phillies

Go Blue Happy Hour

Join us for a happy hour at Harry’s Tap Room to benefit Chris4Life and the CCA featuring a
silent auction and raffle, which will include Redskins tickets, in-house musical performances
and more. Look for surprise local celebrities as well!

Thursday, September 30 - 5-9 p.m

2800 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Park in the garage at 1303 North Fillmore and get 50% off for the first 3 hours.

Bottoms Up for Colon Cancer Awareness

Come to the Mighty Pint for good times, great drinks, and even better raffle prizes! Network
with your peers, build awareness, and learn how you can better nag your parents into getting
their colon cancer screening. Drink specials, complimentary appetizers and your first drink is
on us! Need more? We are raffling off an iPad and 4 premier seating tickets to any final home
game for D.C. United! Tickets will be $2 - now that's worth a gamble. Learn more

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 6-9 p.m.

1831 M Street NW

Happy Hour at Tabaq Bistro

Head over to Tabaq Bistro for happy hour drinks and live jazz with a trumpet player. Tabaq
Bistro will donate 10% of drink sales to the CCA. Don't forget to wear blue!

Thursday, September 30 - 6-9 p.m.

1336 U Street NW, DC

DC Undy 5000 5K Run/1 Mile Walk

The DC Goes Blue week finale is the DC Undy 5000 5K run or 1 mile walk.
Grab your boxer shorts and help us raise funds to end colon cancer. A portion of
the proceeds will benefit local DC screening programs. Note: No onsite registration.