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My first Speech on the need for Colorectal Cancer Testing

herdizziness
herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
edited May 2012 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Today in COMM1 class I gave my first speech on the NEED for those turning 50 Colorectal Cancer TESTING to a bunch of 18 to 20 something year olds, in this speech, I was speaking to them about their parents, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents need when they turn 50 for colonoscopy testing.
My reward were all the notes about how they were going to take up my suggestions and talk to them about colonoscopy testing for their parents and making sure they got it.
How wonderful is that? Wow, what a feeling of accomplishment, to make more people aware they can save themselves or loved ones. I got 130 out of 130 points, people loved the humor, the seriousness and the need to get their loved ones tested.
Just had to share.
Winter Marie
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  • tommycat
    tommycat CSN Member Posts: 790 Member
    #2
    Congratulations! Sure the
    Congratulations! Sure the speech also went so well because it is something you are passionate about, and your audience knew it :)
    Congrats again~
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #3
    :)

    :)
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  • steveandnat
    steveandnat CSN Member Posts: 886
    #4
    that is great
    If all those students take that message to someone that would be something else. I bring thisvup to everyone when I get the chance. Bless you. Jeff
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  • LAF53
    LAF53 CSN Member Posts: 60
    #5
    I think that's great!
    Making people aware is wonderful. Good for You!!!

    Lydia
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  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 CSN Member Posts: 521 Member
    #6
    Proud of You
    Sounds like you continue to live your life to the fullest...So Proud of you....Congratulations on impacting so many lives.
    NB
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  • son of hal
    son of hal CSN Member Posts: 117
    #7
    LOVE IT... You don't always
    LOVE IT... You don't always get a captive audience like that. Good work!!!
    CJ
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  • wolfen
    wolfen CSN Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    #8
    son of hal said:

    LOVE IT... You don't always
    LOVE IT... You don't always get a captive audience like that. Good work!!!
    CJ

    Winter
    What a very worthwhile subject to speak on. I am glad it went so well and was beneficial to so many. I am proud to know you.

    Luv,

    Wolfen
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #9
    Great
    At their age that is the furthest thing from their mind. Keep it up.

    Kim
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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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    Annabelle41415 said:

    Great
    At their age that is the furthest thing from their mind. Keep it up.

    Kim

    The greatest part
    of it, is that they're going home to talk to their parents about why their parents need to have a colonoscopy, apparently several are 50 right now and I loved these kids determination to go home and have a discussion with their parents about having the screening. One of my themes was that "tell them you love them so much that you are willing to discuss them getting a colonoscopy"
    Winter Marie
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  • Varmint5
    Varmint5 CSN Member Posts: 384 Member
    #11
    herdizziness said:

    The greatest part
    of it, is that they're going home to talk to their parents about why their parents need to have a colonoscopy, apparently several are 50 right now and I loved these kids determination to go home and have a discussion with their parents about having the screening. One of my themes was that "tell them you love them so much that you are willing to discuss them getting a colonoscopy"
    Winter Marie

    This is great
    This was a great idea for a speech and it sounds like you made quite an impact. Way to go!

    Sandy
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  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 CSN Member Posts: 867 Member
    #12
    Congratulations, in all
    Congratulations, in all probability, you saved someones life today.
    hugs,
    Judy
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  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 CSN Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #13
    Well Done!!
    Hugs proud of you
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  • geotina
    geotina CSN Member Posts: 2,111 Member
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    Marie:
    Good Job - I'm proud of you :) not an easy thing to do, stand up in front of a bunch of people. Again, job well done!!

    Tina
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