Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Safe in the Sun: Janna's Melanoma Presentation

Hello Erica's Armchair,
It has been a while since we have written anything. As the Spring ended and we move into Summer, the Lipman/Lopez gang will be working to celebrate Erica's life in other ways down the road. The first is a presentation about melanoma and skin cancer at our church, Bethel UCC in Arlington, where Erica's memorial service was held. I presented this information in May, during Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection month, at my company. Please feel free to attend if you are able, the more the merrier!

Janna and the Lipman/Lopez gang

Here is the blurb the church is sending out:

Safe in the Sun: Prevention and Early Detection of Skin Cancer
Presented by Janna Lipman

Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. It is estimated that almost 60,000 cases of melanoma will be diagnosed this year. Of that number, about 40,000 will be men and 20,000 will be women.

On Sunday, July 13 at 11:30 am., a program titled “Safe in the Sun: Prevention and Early Detection of Skin Cancer” is being offered free of charge at Bethel United Church of Christ, 4347 Arlington Blvd. in Arlington, VA.

Presenter Janna Lipman will share information related to the screening, prevention, and treatment of melanoma and share her personal story about her sister’s battle with this often deadly form of cancer. In a desire to educate others and save lives, Ms. Lipman first presented this program to her colleagues at a management consulting firm following the untimely death of her 33-year-old sister this April.

Ms. Lipman’s presentation will launch a new monthly seminar series being offered free to the public by Bethel Church.

All are welcome to attend. Free parking is available next to Bethel Church in the Red Cross parking lot. Refreshments and discussion will follow the presentation.

For further information, call 703-528-0937.

Team Erica to Run/Walk with Melanoma International Foundation

A smaller Team Erica will head to Villanova, PA for Melanoma International Foundation's (MIF) Safe in the Sun Walk & 5K Run on April 5, 2009.

MIF will also honor Erica by rewarding the top female finisher with an award in Erica's name. Team Erica will be on hand to congratulate the winner.

Anyone is welcome to join Team Erica. For more information, visit: http://melanomaintl.org/.

Team Erica

Congratulations Team Run for Erica!

Team Run for Erica completed the Baltimore Relay Marathon on Saturday, October 11th. The team raised over $1000 for both melanoma organizations (Melanoma International Foundation and Melanoma Research Foundation).

Thank you Team Run for Erica on an awesome race and thank you to those who donated. Below are a few pictures of the team in action!

Team Run for Erica (minus Omar)

Omar getting ready to run

Mary, Chandra and Liz finish their 6 miles

Star and Christian run for the crowd

Tony and Jaime waving to the crowd

Team Run for Erica after the marathon (minus Jenny and Jaime)

Team Erica to run Baltimore Relay Marathon, October 11th

In Memory of Erica....

Baltimore Relay Marathon
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 8:00 AM
http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/

Team Erica relay runners: Christian, Chandra, Jason, Kelly, Jim, Liz, Tony, Mary, Jason, Jenny, Jaime, Omar, and Star are training together Sunday mornings.

What can you do?

Support the team members with lots of encouragement
Make a pledge to a runner or the whole team (donations will be sent to the Melanoma International Foundation)
Go to Baltimore on October 11 to cheer the team on.

Watch the blog for more information to come!!

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill
Look how Erica's tree is growing and blooming!

Upton Hill Memorial to Erica

Upton Hill Memorial to Erica
Erica's crepe myrtle tree by the batting cages at Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA

Plaque dedicating tree in Erica's memory

Plaque dedicating the tree in Erica's memory

A week before admission to Hospice

A week before admission to Hospice
What a beautiful smile!

March 26: Liz, Star, Chandra, Erica and Kelly

March 26: Star, Chandra and Erica

March 12-13: Erica and Christian...check out those smiles!

With Uncle David

Dad, Mom, Erica, Megan, Heather, Chase and Uncle Bill