(That's a lot of money for ties, especially for the Hermes with the penguins on it. And to think I described it as a faux paisley print--11 February 2010...sigh. Pre-HD, though.)
But it's nowhere near what is needed to combat the Number 1 Cancer Killer in the United States. This scourge is the world's deadliest cancer; an estimated 157,000 Americans are estimated to die from lung cancer this year - more than colon, breast, and pancreatic cancers combined.
More than 220,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, but only 16% of lung cancer is being diagnosed at its earliest and most curable stage. Like Joan, sadly, many of its victims are misdiagnosed and the cancer is too far advanced to effect a cure.
That's why aggressive research and awareness are so desperately necessary.
To that end, Joan's Legacy: Uniting Against Lung Cancer announces its Strolling Supper with Blues and News, hosted by Brian Williams and Tom Brokaw. Another silent auction will be held and, while there will be no ties, the slate of offerings is impressive. It includes:
*Hanging out on-set at The Big Bang Theory, The Daily Show, and The Colbert Report
*Autographed memorabilia from Lady Gaga and Santonio Holmes
*Vacations at Costa Rica, Cancun, and Cape Cod
*Designer wares by Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and Betsey Johnson
*A Longer Shelf Life: Your name as a character in a future Sue Grafton novel
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
This year, there is also online bidding--it begins November 9th. Click here to go and see all the items and reserve prices. That way, you don't have to go to New York; you can just sit at home in your tasteful jammies, pour a glass of Chardonnay, and click till you score your objet de désir.
The Report is honored and proud to use its powers for the Greater Good, even in this small, small way. For even more information, and a chance for a little bit more of BriWi--you'll recognize the tie, an old favourite of his--you can watch this short viddy:
Thank you.
