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The Metropolis Hope Light Project needs your help. All donations are tax deductible. Click here for more information and how to donate. Click>Print>Post
Hope Light 'Cancer Corners'
The Hope Light Project has employed a new strategy to work with public libraries/library systems and health departments in rural southern Illinois and southeastern Kentucky to establish Cancer Information Corners. This strategy will bring cancer information closer to people in rural areas that, in most cases, are medically underserved, low income, uninsured and are lacking access to physicians and healthcare facilities.
The 'Cancer Corner' normally consists of a 3' to 6' wide library table and Hope Light Foundation provided 33" wide mobile display rack for displaying cancer related brochures, booklets, pamphlets, DVDs/CDs that are provided to visitors at no charge.
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Cancer Corner material is obtained by The Hope Light Foundation from well known and respected national cancer related organizations to include National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, National Children's Cancer Society, St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Prostate Cancer Foundation and Lance Armstrong Foundation.
The first Cancer Corner was established in the Metropolis Public Library in Metropolis, Illinois followed by Cancer Corners in Cairo, Mounds, Harrisburg, Norris City and Rosiclare Illinois Public Libraries. The most recent Cancer Corner to open and the first one in Kentucky is being hosted by the McCreary County Public Library in Whitley City, Kentucky.
The reason for using public libraries is their location being well-known with convenient access. Libraries provide free information and have computers available for the public to use in accessing web sites such as those containing life-saving cancer awareness information. Additionally, library staff members are well-respected members of the community and are experienced in resource navigation which is a desired skill to help Cancer Corner visitors find local and regional cancer related resources. ### Hope Light Cancer Information and Education Centers
Hope Light Cancer Information and Education Centers (CIEC) will be established in selected libraries based on regional needs and library space available. In some cases, CIECs will be an expansion of Hope Light Cancer Corners to include the following:
The CIECs will be staffed by Hope Light Cancer Resource Navigator (CRN) volunteers that will be trained to help visitors become knowledgeable of all-cancers publications and local and on-line resources available to help them become better prepared to prevent, detect and cope with cancer. Click on the following logo to see the CRN Training Guide:
A CRN volunteer could be a librarian, nurse, cancer survivor, healthcare provider, educator, physician or local resident with an interest in helping people in the fight against cancer. The CRN will be working with local schools, colleges and universities libraries to share cancer information/material and collaborate on workshops and educational events related to childhood and young adult cancers. The Hope Light Mission The Hope Light Project Mission will be accomplished by employing innovative strategies to impact survivorship and save lives by communicating all-cancers information through a 24/7/365, multi-venue, multi-media, high visibility, integrated, collaborative, state-of-the-art technology campaign. The Hope Light Project The Project employs the basic principles of evidence-based public health to develop strategies, goals, objectives, plans and programs used in the fight against cancer. The Project begins by researching current cancer incidence and death rate trend data in state cancer registry's and major cancer organization information systems to determine the problem and identify at-risk for cancer communities and populations. This data is then compared with community related behavioral risk factors, scientific studies, socioeconomic data, environmental data, etc. to determine strategies, goals and objectives and to develop cancer awareness communications, evidence-based intervention programs and outcomes measures. The Hope Light Foundation is active in developing working-together relationships with state agencies, universities and stakeholders to help in evaluating cancer data, performing community needs analysis, and developing intervention programs.
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The Nations First Hope Light
The Nations first Hope Light will be constructed in Metropolis, Illinois at the west entrance to Dorothy Miller Park on the Bank of the Ohio River. The Hope Light is being designed by Eggemeyer Associates Architects of Carbondale, Illinois at no cost to The Hope Light Foundation.
The Light will rise to a height of 50' and will consist of a white conical shaped tower beneath a teal daymark band and an open lantern room with a white-light flashing marine beacon. The teal daymark band represents the fight against ovarian cancer - "The Silent Killer".
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A cancer survivors wall will be located inside the Light as depicted above. The wall will contain inspiring stories from cancer survivors and ceramic tiles with drawings by childhood cancer survivors and children of cancer survivors.
The Hope Light will serve two major purposes; 1) help communicate cancer awareness information to promote early cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment and 2) serve as the nations "Beacon of Hope" for cancer survivorship and that someday a cure for all-cancers will be found.
The Hope Light complex will adjoin Dorothy Miller Park with winding walkways, park benches, pavilion with restrooms and picnic areas nestled among the many large trees. The site provides a peaceful and quiet place to meditate and view working tugboats and frequent river traffic. The complex consists of a kiosk with cancer related pamphlets and brochures and directions to the nearby Hope Light Cancer Corner located in the Metropolis Public Library.
The Cancer Corner is located in the lower level of the Metropolis Public Library and consists of cancer related brochures, booklets, pamphlets, DVDs/CDs that are provided to visitors at no charge. Additionally, the Cancer Corner also contains information on local cancer patient related resources and free access to library computers for researching on-line cancer information.
Metropolis Hope Light Donation Information
Personalized bricks are available for placement in walkways surrounding the Hope Light at a cost of $35 each. Of this cost, $18 is tax deductible. For more information and for obtaining a Brick Order Form, please click on the following image. Your contribution to "Build Hope", is sincerely appreciated. 100% of all contributions/donations will go to the Metropolis Hope Light Project for construction and sustaining operations.
Illinois, Kentucky & Missouri Cancer Statistics 2009
The following cancer data sheets were compiled by The Hope Light Foundation using the latest 2009 cancer death rates in the National Cancer Institute (NCI)/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at http://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/. Click on one of the following thumbnails to view and/or download a printable 8 1/2" x 11" copy in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
Illinois Cancer Data Stats 2009:
Kentucky Cancer Data Stats 2009:
Missouri Cancer Data Stats 2009:
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