
The Kankakee Area Jaycees is teaming up with Lungevity to change the outcome for people with lung cancer through research, education, and support. On June 22, 2019, we’ll be hosting a 5k run/walk to raise funds for this cause.
Our very own Diane Spry is battling lung cancer. Diagnosed with stage three non-small cell adenocarcinoma lung cancer in 2014 at the age of 30; the type of lung cancer she has is driven by a mutation in the cells and is considered rare. She’s undergone treatments that last almost 5 years including chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, targeted therapy and two clinical trials. Diane currently takes a pill every day and gets a CT scan every 10 weeks. She’s committed to lung cancer awareness in young adults and often is heard saying “anyone with lungs can get lung cancer”.
About Lungevity:
Sign up at: www.lungevity.org/kankakee
Check-in 9 am
Guest Speaker 10 am
Walk/Fun Run – To Follow
Location:
Kankakee Civic Auditorium
803 S. 8th Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Lungevity Contact:
Marin Sorgi
240-454-0971
kankakee@LUNGevity.org
Jaycees Project Contact:
Diane Spry
815-954-0511
Diane3487@aol.com
