We've all seen cancer awareness campaigns. Pink ribbons and yellow plastic bracelets have become familiar embellishments on the people and places around us. While those movements have made some great strides, I often wonder how many people are actually motivated to take action. We all know someone who is not likely to rush home and schedule their colon cancer screening or mammogram, even though they are intelligent individuals and sensitive to the cause.
So, what if that person received a note from you, reminding/nudging/prodding them to schedule their screening? My hope is that a message from a relative or friend might just have enough sway to push them into action.
If you would like to have a reminder sent to a loved one or friend, please fill out the Very Important Reminders webform in the left nav bar.
Mark Marshall Lynch was a good-hearted, compassionate and vibrant man. He was fiercely loyal to those he loved, had a fantastic, quirky sense of humor and was quietly generous to many. Colon cancer cruelly took him from this life in his thirties, leaving his parents, two brothers, his wife (me) and countless friends and family behind. This blog has been created in the hope of honoring him in two ways. The first way is by offering readers the chance to sign those they love up to receive a VIR -- Very Important Reminder. These reminders, sent through email or regular mail, will serve as friendly prompts to schedule either a colon cancer screening or mammogram (or both). After his diagnosis, Mark frequently tried to raise his friends' and family's awareness and diligence regarding cancer prevention. Hopefully some of the VIRs sent via this site will inspire others to stay vigilant when it comes to their health. To send a VIR, please visit the left nav bar.
Additionally I've listed several charities. These are causes Mark supported and others that his brothers and I believe he would back, based on his ideals. When you feel the philanthropic urge, please consider these organizations. If you would like to suggest other worthy causes, please post them.
Mark made a mark on many people through his kindness and generosity. He gave of his time and attention as well as monetarily. I found his devotion to family and friends very inspiring.
I hope this site inspires you to give a little or share a cause close to your heart. Above all, I hope it reminds you to value your health, treasure each day you are given and live them all to the fullest. Mark would want it that way.
Gone, but never forgotten. You are missed, Mar-K.
Additionally I've listed several charities. These are causes Mark supported and others that his brothers and I believe he would back, based on his ideals. When you feel the philanthropic urge, please consider these organizations. If you would like to suggest other worthy causes, please post them.
Mark made a mark on many people through his kindness and generosity. He gave of his time and attention as well as monetarily. I found his devotion to family and friends very inspiring.
I hope this site inspires you to give a little or share a cause close to your heart. Above all, I hope it reminds you to value your health, treasure each day you are given and live them all to the fullest. Mark would want it that way.
Gone, but never forgotten. You are missed, Mar-K.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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