Fighting for a World Without Cancer
By MEGAN DRESSEL | Apr. 23, 2012The National Cancer Institute estimates in this year alone over 1.6 million people will hear the words: "you have cancer." It is estimated that 577,190 will lose the battle.
The National Cancer Institute estimates in this year alone over 1.6 million people will hear the words: "you have cancer." It is estimated that 577,190 will lose the battle.
The National Cancer Institute estimates in this year alone over 1.6 million people will hear the words: "you have cancer." It is estimated that 577,190 will lose the battle.
She ducks into the bathroom between classes for a moment alone. It's been a rough week - two exams, 30 hours at work, a paper to write, and to top it all off, a breakup. She's exhausted and stressed, and can't even begin to imagine how she must look. She turns to face the mirror expecting dark circles and messy hair, only to find a pink post-it note with a message:
She ducks into the bathroom between classes for a moment alone. It's been a rough week - two exams, 30 hours at work, a paper to write, and to top it all off, a breakup. She's exhausted and stressed, and can't even begin to imagine how she must look. She turns to face the mirror expecting dark circles and messy hair, only to find a pink post-it note with a message:
One in four women and one in six men are sexually assaulted during their lifetimes, according to national statistics.
Guys, imagine this for a moment: you're sitting in Knox 20, looking around the lecture hall in order to keep from falling asleep, and you spot her. That quiet girl from your world civilization recitation that always sits in the corner. What was her name again? Lorna? Laura?
The club members sit in front of the panel of SA Senate officials ? sweaty palms, hearts racing.