The 2nd Annual Susie's Cause National Colon Cancer Screening Month dinner dance was simply perfect.  We take great pride that in these unparalleled economic times over four hundred guests enjoyed  the very best of entertainment, food, friendship, and purpose.  Everyone raved throughout the evening about every aspect of the event.  In attendance were business and political leaders, our valued medical sponsors, hospital administrators, respected physicians and scores of old friends and new. Our most important guests, of course  were the many grieving men and women who have lost  the people closest to them and patients fighting the battle of their lives.  There is no greater reminder of the purpose of what we do than to meet the patients that we have been honored to provide guidance and medical care in our great city that they would not receive anywhere in the world.

It was deeply satisfying to celebrate six years of the hard work and a time to reflect on the blessings that we have received over these years.  Our Foundation has firmly established itself as The National Voice of colon cancer and takes overwhelming pride  in colon cancer experiencing the greatest reduction in death rates of all cancers in the United States since we began.

It was wonderful to share the personal pride of the Cohan family in memory and love for Susan as she certainly was smiling down on all of us last night.  Jack Serio, Barry Blank,  and a team of highly dedicated Board Members graciously gave of their hearts and there valuable time to ensure the success of the evening. Our medical partners also provided their economic support.  Last night we set the stage for this magnificent event to continue for decades to come. 

Today we go back to work as our Board begins to plan our Annual Race and Golf Weekend.  We are excited to implement over the coming months a newly designed state of the art web site to provide our millions of followers the information and support they seek.  Our $7,000,000 Susie’s Cause Screening Month National ad campaign continues throughout the Country.  We are excited to begin our Primary Care Education Tour, and continue both our Save Our Parents and the Sharing, Caring, and Surviving Colon Cancer Series.  We will continue to develop and implement cutting edge, action oriented programs to continue to strive towards our mission of eradicating colon cancer as a life threatening disease. 

Rarely in life does reality meet expectations, but last night was a reminder of what is possible when the very best of intentions, support,  passion, and caring meets the highest of purposes.

Thank you

Bobby Smith
Executive Vice President
Susan Cohan Kasdas Colon Cancer Foundation