IC3 IS USING CYCLING TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF CANCER IN WOMEN
FACTS
Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung, cervical, skin, and ovarian cancers. Knowing about these cancers and what you can do to help prevent them or find them early (when they are small, haven't spread, and might be easier to treat) may help save your life.
BREAST CANCER
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. It can occur at any age, but the risk goes up as you get older. Because of certain factors, some women may have a greater chance of having breast cancer than others. But every woman should know about the risks for breast cancer and what they can do to help lower their risk.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Finding breast cancer early – when it’s small, has not spread, and might be easier to treat – can help prevent deaths from the disease. Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early.
The American Cancer Society recommends the following for women at average risk for breast cancer:
Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start yearly breast cancer screening with a mammogram (x-ray of the breast) if they wish to do so.
Women age 45 to 54 should get a mammogram every year.
Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every 2 years, or can continue yearly screening.
Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live at least 10 more years.
All women should understand what to expect when getting a mammogram for breast cancer screening – what the test can and cannot do. They should also be familiar with how their breasts normally look and feel and report any changes to a health care provider right away.
Women at high risk for breast cancer – because of their family history, a genetic mutation, or other risk factors – should be screened with MRI along with a mammogram. Talk with a health care provider about your risk for breast cancer and the best screening plan for you.
The American Cancer Society is the source for the above information. For more detail information, please visit the link:
https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/womens-health/cancer-facts-for-women.html
AWARENESS OF THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF CANCER IN WOMEN DETAILS
Event Date | Time | Location
DATE: TBD
CYCLIST REGISTRATION: 7 am to 8 pm
RIDE TIME: 7 am to 11 am
POST RIDE FESTIVAL: 11 am to 6 pm
LOCATION: WESCHESTER PARK AREA | LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
**Please note that the event date, time, and location are subject to change base on authorization from LA city officials**
Health Fair Expo, Festival, and Other Post Ride Activities
After the ride, a health fair expo and festival will be held in Westchester Park from 11 am to 6 pm. This post community ride event will comprise of
1) Concert and Music
2) DJs
3 Vendor Booths
4) Health and Other Workshops
5) Other Entertainment
STAY TUNED TO THIS PAGE FOR APPLICABLE REGISTRATION FEES, DEADLINES, AND OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS!
NOTICE: PLEASE READ THIS PAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE FILLING OUT ANY OF OUR FORMS. PLEASE ADHERE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS ON THIS PAGE, THE APPLICATION FORM PAGE, AND ON THE APPLICATION/REGISTRATION FORMS. THESE GUIDELINES ARE IN PLACE TO HELP MAKE THIS EVENT SUCCESSFUL SO THAT WE CAN HAVE IT EVERY YEAR.
Community Bike Ride Details/Rules
1) The ride will start at 8:00 am (START LOCATION T.B.D.)
2) Riders registration will be between 7:00 am to 8:00 am. NO LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE DAY OF THE RIDE!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!
3) Rider/cyclist registration form can be filled out and/or downloaded from this website. The registration form is located under the application forms link.
form-link
4) STUDENTS UNDER AGE 18 MUST FILL OUT THE STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM LOCATED UNDER THE APPLICATION FORMS LINK. IN ADDITION, ALL STUDENTS UNDER AGE 18 ARE REQUIRED TO GET AN AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE FROM THEIR PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN ON THE FORM!!
form-link
5) Fixie bike ride starts at 8:00 am
6) Family bike ride starts at 9:00 am
7) The ride will be done with rolling street closures similar to a funeral procession
8) ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR PROTECTIVE CYCLING GEAR (PART OF BIKE SAFETY!!)
9) PARENT(S) WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE WITH THEIR CHILDREN!! LETS MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR!! GET SOME EXERCISE!!
10) Event contact number: (323)839-5012 (other numbers coming soon)
Event Vendor Booth Details
1) Vendor booth registration and setup: 7 am to 10 am
2) Festival starts in Westchester Park at 11 am
3) Vendor booth application can be filled out and/or downloaded from this website. The application is located under the application forms link.
form-link
4) Event contact number: (323)839-5012 (other numbers coming soon)
There is nothing more majestic than the determined courage of individuals willing to suffer and sacrifice for their freedom and dignity.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
RIDE COURSE MAP COMING SOON!!
EVENT FESTIVAL LAYOUT COMING SOON!!
