LEGENDS never die! This is a true FACT.
The "Legends Never Die BBQ" is a community event where we come together and pay our respects as well as; remember family and friends who are no longer with us today. Our mission is to raise funds that will go towards Cancer research to assist in finding additional medical procedures, medicines, and of course with HARDWORK and DEDICATION a CURE.
What is cancer
Cancer is a disease which occurs when changes in a group of normal cells within the body lead to uncontrolled, abnormal growth forming a lump called a tumour; this is true of all cancers except leukaemia (cancer of the blood). If left untreated, tumours can grow and spread into the surrounding normal tissue, or to other parts of the body via the bloodstream and lymphatic systems, and can affect the digestive, nervous and circulatory systems or release hormones that may affect body function. www.worldcancerday.org
Cancer tumours can be divided into three groups: benign, malignant or precancerous
Benign tumours are not cancerous and rarely threaten life. They tend to grow quite slowly, do not spread to other parts of the body and are usually made up of cells quite similar to normal or healthy cells. They will only cause a problem if they grow very large, becoming uncomfortable or press on other organs - for example a brain tumour inside the skull.
Malignant tumours are faster growing than benign tumours and have the ability to spread and destroy neighbouring tissue. Cells of malignant tumours can break off from the main (primary) tumour and spread to other parts of the body through a process known as metastasis. Upon invading healthy tissue at the new site they continue to divide and grow. These secondary sites are known as metastases and the condition is referred to as metastatic cancer.
Precancerous (or premalignant) describes the condition involving abnormal cells which may (or is likely to) develop into cancer. www.worldcancerday.org
Our first "Legends Never Die BBQ" we will spotlight 4 Queens that were diagnosed with one of the various forms of Cancer and fought their fight to the end! To HONOR them we can do our part and help raise money that will go towards research that can one day help other families or friends.
Ida Mae Koroma - July 29th 1949 - July 29th 2021 - Jamesburg, NJ
Joann Felton - July 11th 1947 - November 25th 2018 - New Brunswick, NJ
Bridget Byrd - May 6th 1965 - August 20th 2020 - South River, NJ
Cherie Benson - December 12th 1967 - October 26th 2022, South River, NJ
If you're a business and are interested in learning more about the "Legends Never Die" BBQ and how you can be part of our event. please email Alpha Koroma (alpha.koroma@otmhoodrock.com).
There's no making a difference with out taking the first step, we will step together and have a bigger impact.
Alpha Koroma Jr Founder of A3Pex Foundation.