A Night of Community Love Gerdine Graham Fundraiser Lets Welcome the 2nd Annual Event March 18 2016

 

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Hello all, I am pleased to announce  the 2nd Annual Gerdine Graham Foundation Fundraiser

Delroy Graham  &  Marcia A.Tulloch  from Delroy Graham RV presents The Gerdine Graham Foundation's 2nd Annual  Fundraiser. Join us  for a night of fun, food, music, raffles and much more as we raise funds towards an Intensive Pediatric /Oncology  Unit  at  the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, Jamaica. $5 from the sale of each ticket benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.  We will artist such as Errol Blackwood,  Steele, Sample King,  Jade Faith Douglas, Alicia Cinnamon, Michael Reid & Klyde Broox spoken word artist.  We will have Dj & Jamming to High Energy Band. For more information call 647-971-6656.

When

Friday, 18 March 2016 at 8:00 PM - Saturday, 19 March 2016 at 2:00 AM (EDT) - Add to Calendar

Where

The Jamaican Canadian Association - 995 Arrow Rd Toronto, ON M9M 2Z5 CA -

  

Our condolences goes out to the Family of Davey Rochester his loss witll not go in vain. We will still continue with this swab event in efforts to help save another life.
 

You can get involved  as a BUSINESS  by  DONATING SERVICES OR ITEMS AS AN INCENTIVE TO GET THE YOUTHS OUT TO DO THE SWAB   PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORAMTION 

TAKE A LOOK AT LAST YEARS EVENT AND GET THE FACTS ABOUT LEUKEMIA 

Check out last year event review Kudos to the host Marcia Brown who introduced me as a diva, she is just too funny and of course,  I can't forget to big Up  Jamaica House kitchen for the amazing food.  The Curry goat to be exact was On point.

The night was well put together with performers,  jokes and a real feeling of community love.

When asked to be the  Guest  Speaker  at this event there was no question  about it, of course, the Answer would be Yes.  Several weeks ago I found out that a friends brother had Leukemia. I sighed.... 

Leukemia is one of those  cancers that is truly poorly understood especially since the symptoms can be so vague at  first,

Tonight As I  finish  this blog I found out the sad news that Clinton" Ice Pick" has passed away March 25 2015. Another lost to this mean disease

This post will be dedicated to his family as well.  My goal with my blogs is to continue to bring awareness and understanding to various health issues.

DID YOU KNOW ?

The four common types of Leukemia include: ORANGE IS THE COLOR RIBBON FOR LEUKEMIA

• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia, 'CLL'): There are  approximately seven-thousand new cases of CLL each year, often in persons over the age of fifty-five. CLL very rarely affects children.
• Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, 'CML'): There are approximately four-thousand four hundred new cases of CML every year, affecting largely adults.
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, 'ALL'): There are approximately three-thousand eight hundred new cases of ALL each year. ALL affects adults but is also the most common form of Leukemia found in children.
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, 'AML'): There are approximately ten-thousand six hundred new cases of AML every year involving both children and adults.

Risks for Leukemia
The causes of Leukemia are unknown to medical science at this time. Some people are at greater risk of developing Leukemia than others.  But for the most part take notice to abnormal symptoms and all make routine visits to the Doctor.

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  Let's get the picture straight

 The types of leukemia can be grouped based on how quickly the disease develops and gets worse. Leukemia is either chronic (which usually gets worse slowly) or acute (which usually gets worse quickly):

Symptoms of Acute leukemia  (ALL) The symptoms of acute leukemia usually appear quite suddenly, as this type of leukemia develops quickly.   

Symptoms include:

• weakness, tiredness and looking ‘washed out', which may be due to reduced numbers of red blood cells.
• bleeding that takes a long time to stop, for example, heavy nosebleeds or bruising easily, which may be due to a decrease in platelets.
• regular infections and high temperatures, which may be due to your white blood cells not working properly.
• pain in the bones and joints.

Symptoms of chronic leukemia (CLL)

The symptoms of chronic leukemia develop over months or years. Chronic means lasting over a long time. The symptoms are like those of acute leukemia but the lymph nodes, spleen and liver also become larger. Anemia may be a symptom of chronic leukemia. However, most people with chronic lymphocyte leukemia don't know that they have the disease. They may only find out while having a check for another medical problem.

Chronic myeloid leukemia usually progresses slowly at first. However, it may become more active and more like an acute leukemic after several years.

The symptoms of leukemia are similar to symptoms of some other common conditions.
For this reason, you need to be concerned with all symptoms  and listen to your body DO NOT SEEK ALTERNATIVE INFORMATION

ASK YOUR HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE  I WILL HELP YOU MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES AND GET THE RIGHT ACTIONS FROM YOUR DR.

If you're concerned about your symptoms you should see your doctor

 Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. It is the most common type of blood cancer and affects 10 times as many adults as children. Most people diagnosed with leukemia are over 50 years old.   TRUE OR FALSE  ? you know the answer to that one. More and more young adults are being diagnosed with cancer. 

(http://nihseniorhealth.gov/leukemia/whatisleukemia/01.html)---- not correct, follow your body at all times

Another pressing issue why I wanted to get involved  with this initiative  is because my community also includes  my home town Jamaica.   Proceeds from  this fundraiser will be donated to  a local hospital in Jamaica to help  build the oncology unit. I believe that every human deserves to be cared for in proper facilities.

WHAT Can you  Do?  If you know anyone or organization that can donate medical supplies please let Us know. 

and If you would still like to make a contribution to this cause you still can, please spread the word  we need our young adults to donate blood #allLivesmatter 

click the link  below

http://www.thegerdinegrahamfoundation.org/donate/ 

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

 

MORE AWARENESS  

Natisha Brown, Rosemarie Bowen

This has been watching out for your health  and your  event Buzz with Michelle Smith your Health and Social Advocate

www.janursingservices.com

RESOURCES

 http://www.llscanada.org/diseaseinformation/leukemia/

 

Public hospitals in Jamaica have become like death traps

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Hospital-woes_18175063

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Public-hospitals-in-Jamaica-have-become-like-death-traps_17676341

5 Factors that can be Affecting your Child's Self Esteem

Hi it's your Girl JA Nursing here,  As a   Mother I often have to check my self confidence meter. I realize that my confidence has a impact on my Children.
The reason for this blog is to really examine ways in which we can all work towards increasing our self esteem with positive affirmations, taking a look at how we as parents play a big role in nurturing this for our children. With back to school underway.  I often wonder what issues effect boys. So I asked my Son Anthony  who is 16,  how he felt about his confidence? His response was funny. He said, "Mom I don't have  self esteem issues, I have friends, I get good grades and nothing bothers me." I felt great to hear this  answer, but since I am not a man, it can be difficult at times identifying ways in which I can work on increasing  my Son's  self esteem and self confidence.

   Self esteem, Self confidence are big issues for many. I remember going back to school every year with the fear of being teased about my complexion being so dark. 
The stress of it all!  I have always wondered if my West Indian parenting has had a impact on my daughter's confidence,   I would have to say  my daughter  is 21 and she is  a force to be reckoned  with.  My daughter Jessica is so much more confident then I was growing up.
 
 
For sure the term "Single Mother" has always left me feeling self conscious about my status. But the question is why? Well society has put such a negative connotations  on being a single parent, that I have always  felt that as I get older  I would rather make a more positive title which  would be a better introduction to the great journey of being a Parent.
 
So her goes my name is Michelle Smith and I am a  Independently parenting Mother of 2. This sounds more positive.  Yes, it is a bit of a tongue twister but none the less, I'm gong to work with this title.  

 from now on I would ask that Mothers correct people who announce them as Single Mothers.  For years I have been correcting people because  I am a Mother in every way  Married or Not. I utilize the resources in from of me to help me make the best choices as a parent. Always remember it takes a true village to raise  children.
 

 

Growing up especially in a West Indian house hold my opinion was rarely  asked if any.  Today's society has placed a lot of emphasis on including  our children in decisions.
Do you agree or disagree with this one?
One article sited that  -Adolescents love nothing better than to be treated like grownups, and they’re usually flattered anytime that you invite them into the adult world. Hmm this could be a valid point try and lets see how that works.

How to Become More Confident?

Why should you believe in yourself?

Because you are unique, you see things differently from anyone else, you are therefore special and original and can do things that others can’t. You have something to contribute and you can help others because of your life experience, think back to your successes and you will see that if you believe you can achieve. The only limits you have in this world really are those in your mind.  Theses words are easier to comprehend as adults, but it is very valid word that have to be taught  to our children, especially in a society that can place negative affirmations on our children.

Positive affirmations do work. An affirmation can help you replace negative thoughts with a more helpful positive one. As back to school starts up its very important  for  Us as parents to instill  the skills of positive affirmation.

Be Generous With Praise

“We don’t tell our children often enough what they did right,” observes Dr. Adele Hofmann. Commend your child not only for accomplishments but for effort—including those times when it fails to bring the desired results. In addition, let’s encourage kids to feel proud of themselves. Pride should shine from within, not just in response to external approval.

5 Factors affecting children’s self esteem:

• How much the child feels wanted, appreciated and loved
• How your child sees himself, often built from what parents and those close say
• His or her sense of achievement
• How the child relates to others

Your child’s self esteem can be increased by you 9 TIPS:

• Appreciating your child
• Telling your child that you love them
• Spending time with your child
• Encouraging your child to make choices
• Fostering independence in your children
• Giving genuine importance to your child’s opinion and listening
• Taking the time to explain reasons
• Feeding your child with positive encouragement
• Encouraging your child to try new and challenging activities

Appreciating your child
A child’s self esteem will suffer if he or she is not appreciated. Children know if you are sincere or not. If you spend time together you must enjoy or there is no point. Show appreciation at all times. Tell your child you love him or her – this is appreciation. Thanking a child when he does something good is reward enough. Children like to please.  This point has been one in which I have had to work on for may years still in progress especially as my children get older and  it becomes harder to not internalize their shitty attitude, but It is on the list of things to improve.

Self esteem and mutual respect helps to foster Mental Wellness with in our children. As a health care professional I always say when we can identify that something is not right it is only  at that time you can seek to improve and correct.

This has  been your Health buzz with Michelle Smith Your Health and Social Advocate


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 http://selfesteem.dove.ca/en/Articles/Written/How_to_build_self-confidence_and_s
elf-esteem.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Ways-To-Build-Your-Teenagers-Self-Esteem.aspx

http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/parent_teachsonselfesteem.php