BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTION STUDY-3 KICKOFF OF THE AMERICAN CA NCER SOCIETY FOR CARROLL COUNTY AT CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER\nWhat if you could prevent even one family member from hearing the words\, &ldquo\;Yo u have cancer?&rdquo\; The American Cancer Society is seeking cancer fig hters in Carroll County to participate in Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS -3)\, a historic\, nationwide study to help researchers better understan d the genetic\, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or preven t cancer. \; The famous CPS-1 established the link between smoking a nd lung cancer in the 1950s. \; Recent CPS-2 findings have linked ob esity to cancer risk.\nKickoff Speakers: \;\nLeslie Simmons\, COO &a mp\; Executive Vice President of Carroll Hospital Center\nDr. Flavio Kru ter\, Medical Director\, Carroll Regional Cancer Center\nGloria Jetter C rockett\, State V.P.\, American Cancer Society Maryland\nBeth Garbolino\ , Area Executive Director\, American Cancer Society\, Maryland\nChampion s and supporters of the American Cancer Society are coming together to k ick off the enrollment drive for CPS-3 in Carroll County. \; Champio ns are community residents &ndash\; including cancer survivors\, caregiv ers or those honoring a loved one who has battled cancer &ndash\; who ha ve volunteered to help drive CPS-3 awareness. \; At the kickoff\, th ey will learn about CPS-3 and receive the tools to educate the community and recruit participants. \;\ncps-3 Enrollment takes place in Carro ll County from March 12 -16\, 2013 in partnership with Carroll Hospital Center\, Four Seasons Sports Complex\, M &\; T Bank and Merritt Athle tic Club. For locations\, dates and to register for enrollment\, see www .CPS3CarrollCounty.org.\nStudy enrollee requirements are:\n\nMen and wom en ages 30 to 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer (except for b asal or squamous cell skin carcinoma)\nProvide a waist measurement and g ive a small blood sample\nComplete a comprehensive survey and follow-up surveys every few years.\n\n \;\nCarroll County Enrollment Schedule: \nTuesday\, March 12\, 3 &ndash\; 6:30 p.m.\nM &\; T Bank\, 1001 Twin Arch Road\, Mount Airy\, MD 21771\nWednesday\, March 13\, 4 &ndash\; 7: 30 p.m.\nFour Seasons Sports Complex\, 2710 Hampstead Mexico Road\, Hamp stead\, MD 21074\nThursday\, March 14\, 4 &ndash\; 7:30 p.m.\nMerritt At hletic Club\, 1388 Progress Way\, Eldersburg\, MD 21784\nFriday\, March 15\, 11:30 a.m. &ndash\; 3 p.m.\nCarroll Hospital Center\, The Women&rsq uo\;s Place\, 291 Stoner Avenue\, Westminster\, MD 21157\nSaturday\, Mar ch 16\, 10 a.m. &ndash\; 12:30 p.m.\nCarroll Hospital Center\, The Women &rsquo\;s Place\, 291 Stoner Avenue\, Westminster\, MD 21157\n \; URL:http://westminster.patch.com/events/carroll-county-cancer-prevention- study-3-kickoff-of-the-american-cancer-society SUMMARY:Carroll County Cancer Prevention Study-3 Kickoff of the American Cancer Society LOCATION:Carroll Hospital Center: 200 Memorial Ave\, Westminster\, MD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR