Greetings. November is the month when we recognize pancreatic, lung and stomach cancer awareness.
During the month of November, we’re asking everyone to wear a ribbon representing one of these cancers or all the colors. The pancreatic cancer ribbon color is purple, the lung cancer ribbon is pearl or white, and the stomach cancer ribbon is periwinkle.
These ribbon colors have their own symbolism. Pancreatic cancer represents dignity, perseverance and hope in the fight against this aggressive cancer. Pancreatic cancer accounts for 3.3% of all new cancer cases. It ranks the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate, emphasizing the need for early detection and awareness. Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer.
Stomach cancer is gastric cancer. Stomach cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, making early detection crucial. The stomach is an organ of the left side of the upper abdomen that digests food. Cardia gastric cancer begins in the top of the stomach. Non-cardia gastric cancer begins in all other sections of the stomach. You may obtain more information from your doctor or the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
Attention to the community: It’s time for our fall bake sale, which is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon, in front of the NAPA auto parts store in Charleston. Please come out and support this great event. The proceeds go toward assisting people in our county with cancer and to the American Cancer Society for research to find a cure for cancer. Every family has been touched by this deadly disease. Even if you don’t eat sweets, come out and give a donation.
I have received several calls concerning donations to the American Cancer Society Rally for a Cure organization. This is a local unit of the American Cancer Society for Mississippi. The donations from this organization are given to the American Cancer Society for research and education. We also can assist patients in our community with transportation, meals, wigs, bras and other things that alleviate other expenses. Please be assured that all donations are needed and appreciated, and are graciously accepted by the Rally for a Cure American Cancer Society organization.
The board appreciates the donations that we have received during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Donations are accepted at any time throughout the year for an honorary or in memory of a loved one. Our mailing address is Rally for a Cure, P.O. Box 971, Charleston, MS 38921. If there is anyone in the community that would like to join in the fight to find a cure for cancer, you may contact rally for a cure at 1-662-752-9267.
We would like to give a special thanks to the Tippo community for their cancer walk on Oct. 25. The motto was “You Never Walk Alone.” Special applause to Easter Taylor, Tiny Boclair, Lillie Bradford and Ira Bridges for getting the Tippo community together for the fight against cancer. Also, continued blessings for pastor Betty Hamilton, who rendered the opening invocation at the 2025 community cancer walk in Tippo. There were approximately 40 walkers. We were honored with the presence of District 4 Supervisor Marcus Echols. Thanks to all participants who brought refreshments, walked, gave testimonies and, mainly, cancer survivors who came together. Keep praying, striving, fighting and, mainly, keep hope alive.
Prayer: Lord, we come to you with bowed heads asking from the bottom of our hearts to bless each and every one with this deadly disease called cancer. Please, Lord, give us the strength to continue to fight. We’re asking that you find a cure for cancer. Continue to bless Tallahatchie County in a very special way with love, healing, peace and happiness. Bless our country as a whole. We love you, Lord. Amen.
