E.R.I.C. aims to educate youth about cancer symptoms and body awareness through Ultimate Frisbee which they describe as: a "gentleman's sport" in that all players work on the honor system and games are self-regulated and scored. Ultimate Frisbee teaches life lessons because Spirit of the Game is paramount in the rule book. It is the perfect sport for teaching self-respect and body-awareness.
FACT: Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. More than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the U.S. – that’s more than all others cancers combined!
FACT: Nearly 1 in every 2 males will develop cancer (~1 in 4 will die from cancer); 1 in every 3 females will develop cancer (~1 in 5 will die from cancer). [ACS]
FACT: Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment.
Ultimate players, remember: slip, slop, slap, seek, slide. For the slap, DIY a "Frisbee Hat," or use an ultimate disc as a hat.
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