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DATE:
Wednesday, May 25, 2005

TIME:
4:30-6:30 p.m. 

LOCATION:
Bluemle Life Sciences Building 
233 S. 10th St. (between 10th and Locust sts.)
Philadelphia

EVENT:
Kristen Adelman, a three-time lymphoma survivor and a member of cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong’s Tour of Hope, will talk about her experiences on the week-long inspirational cycling journey at the sixth annual “Celebration of Life” gathering, hosted by the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.

The accomplished triathelete and marathon runner, along with cancer survivors treated at the Kimmel Cancer Center, will address more than 100 survivors and their families at the celebration. The annual "Celebration of Life" honors the lives and accomplishments of all cancer survivors.

The event will feature an interactive health expo where guests will have the opportunity to obtain information and ask questions of the staff from the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine and health professionals from Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The celebration will also feature an exhibit of art and poetry by cancer survivors and family members, music, complimentary massages, yoga demonstrations, health screenings and nutrition tips.

BACKGROUND:
The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson, designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Clinical Cancer Center, is a collection of the most advanced patient services in a broad range of medical specialties dealing with cancer.