As incoming president of the SCV chapter of the American Cancer Society, all I can say is that I'm proud to be part of the fight. I have some big shoes to fill, taking over from the legendary Nancy Coulter.

And a fight it is. We're making progress in prevention, education, detection, and treatment of this terrible disease, but there's still a long way to go. I'm committed to helping increase our valley's contributions to this progress. I'm proud to say that last year, our chapter took in nearly $500,000 from its two signature events, Daffodil Days and Relay for Life.

How about you? Cancer touches everyone, at every age, in every walk of life. I'm inviting you to join the fight yourself. Together, we can triumph.