July Bunny Bulletin

Welcome to Daphne's newsletter, affectionately referred to as "Bunny Bulletins" in honor and memory of my loving bunnies that have given me so much joy over the years.

This year we are dedicating our team relay to two special people- In Memory of Tammy Dowding and In Honor of survivor, Curtis Whittaker.

At 6:00pm on Friday survivors and their loved ones are invited to walk a victory lap with crowds of people lining the course cheering and applauding with many of us moved to tears. At 9:00pm hundreds of "luminaries" will be lit to remember those lost to cancer, those who are fighting cancer and those who have fought and won! Jerry and I, along with my family will be at our team site the entire 24 hours. We will have great food, fun and a fighting spirit.

Hand painted by members of the community.They will be available at our site for a donation.We will also have bowls available for you to decorate during the event.

This year the ACS has prohibited the sale of raffle tickets at the event. You can obtain raffle tickets by:

Raffle tickets are $1,00 each or 6 for $5.00. You may choose from any of the following four:

I have a nice selection of garden stakes and Americana items to choose from. Check out the new candles from the "Bull Frog Candle Company" featuring Michigan Lighthouses.You will also find beautiful lifelike silk geraniums,strawberry garlands plus strawberry and watermelon salt and pepper shakers.

DAPHNE'S QUOTE SELECTION

"The best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend"

- Cali Rae Turner

POISON IVY INFORMATION

Poison Ivy is on the increase this year. Here is some information for your benefit..

Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac

Treatment Overview

Date updated: January 16, 2007
Colleen Cronin
Content provided by Healthwise

The rash (allergic contact dermatitis ) from poison ivy, oak, or sumac generally is mild and can be treated at home. Home treatment for the rash usually helps relieve symptoms rather than speeding up the time it takes the rash to heal.

If you know you had contact with one of these plants, immediately wash areas of the skin that may have touched the plant. Sometimes the rash can be completely avoided by washing the affected areas with plenty of water within 10 or 15 minutes of contact.
To relieve itching and help dry blisters , apply wet compresses or soak the area in cool water. Antihistamine pills or calamine lotion may help relieve symptoms.
If you have a moderate to severe rash, you may need to see your health professional. He or she may prescribe corticosteroid pills. These medicines may help improve or clear up the rash more quickly. Prescription corticosteroid creams, ointments, shots, or gels may also be used, but pills or an injection are usually more effective.

A frequent complication of the rash is infection . When this occurs, your health professional will probably prescribe a type of topical (applied to the skin) antibiotic cream if the infection is in a small area. Otherwise, you may need systemic antibiotics given by injection or prescription pills.¹To prevent infection , try not to scratch the rash, and cut your fingernails short to minimize the possibility of opening the skin and spreading bacteria.

Regardless of what type of treatment is used after a rash develops, the length of time it lasts will vary from person to person.

CAMPAIGN MONEY BETTER SPENT?

It is estimated that the current crop of Presidential candidates (right now there are 19) will spend at least ONE BILLION dollars in their efforts to get elected in 2008.
Here is what a billion dollars could buy:

Basic Health Insurance for 250,000 Americans
More than 415 million school lunches for needy children in the United States
About 6,700 new, fully armored Humvees for our troops
Treatment and prevention for more than 150 million cases of malaria in Africa.

- Parade Magazine