Meeting The Challenge: Boy With One Arm Enjoys Many Hobbies

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13 Multiple Myeloma (NAPSA) 4At any given time, more than 75,000 Americans are contending with a highly individu- alized form of cancer 4one that is life-threatening, but fortunately, treatable. However, few people were even aware of the disease 4 which represents one percent of all cancers 4until a number of well-known public figures 4Roger Neilson, Mel Stottlemyre and Geraldine Ferraro 4announced that they are battling the disease. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells which attacks and destroys bone marrow.

Approxi- mately 1,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with the condition each day. Although causes are uncertain, exposure to pesticides, atomic radiation and petroleum products are considered to be important trigger factors. There is no known cure for mul- tiple myeloma.

However, recent research has led to significant advancements in treatment options and patient quality of life. Whereas newly diagnosed patients were once faced with grim, post-diagno- sis survival statistics of just three to five years, many of today 9s patients successfully manage their myeloma for much longer. The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure.

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support and serves as an advocate for the myeloma community. To receive a free information package, call 800-452-CUREor visit www.myeloma.org. Multiple Myeloma Awareness Week August 26- September 1, 2002 (NAPSA) 4Atraditional cook- out usually includes three classic grilling favorites 4hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken. Instead, you can fire up the grill with some- thing that will tantalize the neighbors 9taste buds and have them poking their noses over the fence. Apair of pork tenderloins, mar- inated for a few hours in a mix- ture of soy sauce, ginger, mustard, garlic and barrel-aged Tabasco ® brand pepper sauce, is a simple, easy and exciting alternative to traditional barbecue fare. Grill them for 20 minutes and you 9ll find that these tenderloins are so juicy and tender you can cut them with a fork. Add fresh vegetables to the meal and grill an assort- ment of tomato halves, rounds of red onion and diagonally-sliced zucchini. The pork and vegetable combination, along with the fla- vorful heat of Tabasco sauce, will spice up grilling and friendly get- togethers. Grilled Pork And Vegetables 2 D 3 cup soy sauce 2tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2tablespoons country-style mustard 2garlic cloves, crushed 2teaspoons T ABASCO ® brand pepper sauce 2pork tenderloins, about 1 1 D 2 pounds 3medium tomatoes 2medium zucchini 2large red onions Combine soy sauce, ginger, mustard, garlic and T ABASCO ® sauce in medium bowl. Set aside one half of mixture. Add pork tenderloins to bowl. Cover and marinate mixture at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cut each tomato in half. Cut each zucchini diagonally into 1 D 4 -inch-thick slices. Cut onions into 1 D 4 -inch-thick slices. Place vegetables in remaining mari- nade; carefully toss to mix well. Preheat grill to medium, placing rack 5 to 6 inches above coals. Place pork ten- derloins on grill; grill 20 min- utes, turning occasionally and brushing with marinade occa- sionally. Place tomatoes, zuc- chini and red onions on grill. Grill vegetables 4 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade occasionally. Makes 6 servings. Note: It is important to keep marinade used for pork tenderloin separate from that used for vegetables. Nutritional information per serving: 202 Calories, 25 g pro- tein, 7 g fat, 1,008 mg sodium, 72 mg cholesterol. Bold Ideas Spice Up Grilling Get-Togethers (NAPSA) 4Amonthly inspira- tional magazine honors those whose lives were affected by the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001. The September issue of Daily Word , a magazine published by the Unity School of Christianity, contains heart-felt stories written by people directly affected by the attacks on the World Trade Cen- ter. One feature article is by the husband of Margaret Conner, a receptionist at Cantor Fitzgerald who worked on the 103rd floor of Tower One. She died in the attack. The cover features a night pho- tograph of the Towers of Light, a temporary memorial at the World Trade Center site. Colleen Zuck, Daily Word edi- tor, noted that World Day of Prayer, an event that Unity has promoted in September for nine years, will take place on the Sept. 11th anniversary this year. cOur special prayer for that day is for inner peace, d said Zuck. cThe Daily Word affirmation for that day is: 8As I open my heart to You, dear God, I release all my concerns, and I am filled with infi- nite love and peace. 9As we say those words, we will hold the many thousands of people whose lives were touched by the events of September 11, 2001 in our prayers. Our prayers to God are a sacred way that we can honor them and one another. d Each issue of Daily Word fea- tures devotionals, poetry, scenic photographs, and Bible verses, and is non-denominational. Daily Word serves as a spiritual anchor for readers representing many religious faiths. Believed to be the longest, continuously published daily devotional magazine in the United States, the magazine began in July 1924 with 16,000 subscribers. Currently, Daily Word is dis- tributed in over 175 countries to about one million subscribers. The magazine is published in seven languages, including a Spanish language edition, La Palabra Diaria . There are also Braille and large-print versions. Daily Word is published at Unity Village, the world headquarters of Unity School of Christianity, near Kansas City, Missouri. If you would like a free sample copy of the special September issue of Daily Word , or to sub- scribe to the 12-issue-a-year mag- azine, call Unity 9s customer ser- vice department at 1-800-669- 0282, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT. You may also go online at www.Unityworldhq.org. Daily Word Honors 9/11 Anniversary A magazine of daily prayer support offers a special prayer for Sept.11. (NAPSA) 4Thanks to the won- ders of medical science, many young people with physical chal- lenges still enjoy active, happy, hobby-filled lives. One example: Adam Logan of Girard, Pa., loves trucks, tractors, cars, snowmobiles and just about anything else mechanical. He loves to tear down an engine, rebuild a tractor or repair a truck. The fact that this 18-year-old lost his left arm to cancer four years ago hasn 9t stopped him from pur- suing his hobbies. In September 1997, Adam fell while working in a barn. When the pain and swelling did not respond to treatment by his fam- ily doctor, Adam was referred to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Erie, Pa., for further evalua- tion. One of the first procedures performed on Adam was a tissue biopsy to determine the nature of the problem. The biopsy revealed malignant hemangiosarcoma, or cancer of the blood vessels. According to John Lubahn, M.D., a hand surgeon at Shriners Hospi- tal, the cancer had probably been present for a while and was unre- lated to the injury to Adam 9s arm. In March 1998, Adam 9s left arm was amputated just below the elbow and a month later, he was fitted with a prosthesis. He began occupational therapy twice a week and soon there was no holding him back. With determination and a positive attitude, Adam was able to adapt quickly to his prosthesis and resume his normal activities. It wasn 9t long before Adam was back working on tractors, riding snowmobiles and, when he turned 16, driving a truck. He had adapted these vehicles to fit his own needs and designed modifica- tions to his prosthesis in order to make it more functional. In Janu- ary 1999, Adam was fitted with a myoelectric prosthesis, further enhancing his independence. He plays softball, repairs lawn equip- ment for his church and much more. For more information on Shriners 9network of 22 hospitals that provide medical care and services totally free of charge to children with orthopaedic prob- lems, burns and spinal cord injuries, write to: Shiners Interna- tional Headquarters, Public Rela- tions Dept., 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL33607, or visit the Web site at www.shrinershq.org. Treat- ment is provided to children under age 18 without regard to race, religion or relationship to a Shriner. If you know a child Shriners can help, call 1-800-237-5055 in the United States, or call 1-800- 361-7256 in Canada. Meeting The Challenge:Boy With One Arm Enjoys Many Hobbies Shriners 9patient Adam Logan enjoys working on tractors and trucks despite the loss of his left arm. (NAPSA) 4Whether you 9re planning on piling the kids into the minivan or putting the top down to hit the open road with pals, new automotive products can help make a summer road trip even more enjoyable. Key to enjoyment on the open road 4 especially for families traveling together down those long, lonely stretches of highway 4is enter- tainment. Fortunately, even if you have an older minivan or SUV that didn 9t come equipped with a mobile entertainment cen- ter, you can have one installed and still have plenty of money left over for the trip. Pep Boys offers a variety of entertainment systems that can be installed in minivans, SUVs and larger automobiles with fea- tures such as DVD players and VCRs. Examples include: "Steel Horse Entertainment Console for Minivans & SUVs "Audiovox Mobile Video Trav- eler Portable Entertainment Center "Audiovox Overhead Theater Mobile Entertainment Center Here 9s food for thought: When you 9ve got to eat on the run, it 9s a good idea to keep both hot and cold food on hand 4avoiding the need for frequent stops. The Vec- tor Thermoelectric Travel Cooler and Warmer is completely port- able. It plugs into the car 9s ciga- rette lighter, holds up to nine bev- erages and has two convenient cup holders. Remember to bring a road map and a cell phone for emergencies. There are many hands-free cell phone options available. One ver- sion is an ear bud device that plugs into a cell phone and clips on the driver 9s lapel for clear com- munication that doesn 9t interfere with concentration. Most importantly, get your car checked out before you hit the highway. Make sure the tires are properly inflated, have the oil changed, check the brakes, A/C and all fluids or take it to your local Pep Boys for a preventive maintenance service to have it all done in one shot. Finally, when you head out on the highway, remember the three basics of successful road trips: make them fun, be prepared for anything and take safety precau- tions. Thousands of road-worthy products can be found at the more than 600 Pep Boys stores nation- wide. To learn more, visit the com- pany 9s Web site at pepboys.com. Enhancing The Summer Road Trip Enhancing the Summer Road Trip 4Mobile entertainment sys- tems and other accessories can help you start your vacation the moment you get in the car. The only person ever to score more than 2,000 points in his football career is George Blanda. Over 26 seasons,Blanda scored nine touchdowns,and kicked 335 field goals and 943 points after touchdowns for 2,002 points. Three National Hockey League teams have changed countries in which they play:the Atlanta Flames moved to Calgary in 1980,the Quebec Nordiques became the Colorado Avalanche in 1995,and the Winnipeg Jets became the Phoenix Coyotes in 1996.

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