Plan an Event

If you are planning an awareness event for young adult cancer survivors, thank you for being on the front lines of this important work. As you know, new reseach reveals that most adolescent and young adult cancer survivors are unaware of the health risks they face, the late effects they may experience, and their need for lifelong follow-up care. Many health care professionals are unaware of these facts as well. Consequently, cancer survival rates among adolescents and young adults have not improved significantly in the last 25 years despite steady improvement in survival among other age groups.

Help save lives in your community by planning a fun/educational event to educate and empower young adult cancer survivors. Your event can be whatever you make it. It can last from a few hours to a full day. Make it fun. Have it reflect the needs and interests of your community. You may want to plan it for National Cancer Survivors Day, National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week or another special time. See 2007 National Health Observances.

SURVIVOR ALERT has developed the following toolkit to help you put on an event that has impact. Choose the ideas and materials that best fit your goals and community. Most of the materials can be customized with your local information, then duplicated and distributed. If you'd like to have your own logo replace the SURVIVOR ALERT logo, contact Suzanne Froelich.

EVENT TOOLKIT

	Planning Tipsheet (Word file) on all aspects of organizing an event.
	How to entertain young adults? Let us count the ways. Event Possibilities.
	Getting capable partners to the planning table is crucial.

PROMOTION

Flyer wiith text fields for local information. For distribution at music stores, fitness clubs, and other places popular with young adults. PDF file.
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Postcards in color & black/white PDF files.
Download color
Download b/w
Printed version available.
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Postcards with drawings of survivors. Three designs available.
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SURVIVOR ALERT logo. JPG format.
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Need it in another format? Contact Suzanne Froelich.

MEDIA

	Media Tip Sheet.Explains how to use media materials and work successfully with your local news media. Word file. Download.
	News release with holes for your local information. Word file. Download.
	Pitch letter to editors asking for an advance article on survivorship issues. Word file. Download.
	Media advisory asking for coverage the day of your event. Word file.Download.
	30-second radio public service announcement promoting the event. Word file.Download.
	Newspaper public service announcements in three sizes. Text fields for local information. PDF file. Download.
	Note: At larger media outlets, the news and public service departments are separate. At smaller outlets, PSAs are often handled by the news editor.