MySpace, Friendster, Flickr - Social Network and Cancer

As MySpace, YouTube, Flickr, Friendster and others continue to revolutionize the internet space by changing how people connect with each other, it is impacting how people fight cancer.

We all know how blogging has given cancer survivors a new voice on the internet. Social networking is a way for events to have "MySpace" websites to find participants, cancer survivors to connect with one another (a new way to find a support group), and more.

Check out my acsrelay.org introduction to MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/acsrelay

In just a few days, I have 36 "MySpace" friends and I am sure will have more soon. The cancer "space" in MySpace is amazing - everything from prayers for those fighting, to memorials of those lost; from Relay For Life event websites for those who want to get involved, to those just want to talk about cancer in the context of what it means to their life.

Check out some great MySpace Relay For Life event websites at:

http://www.myspace.com/pittsbororelayforlife

and

http://www.myspace.com/relayforlifecenterville

The bottom line - social networking on the internet is becoming a significant part of the landscape - people are making friends and choosing their charities via sites such as MySpace. Events that have an active presence for their event via MySpace are also going to attract a younger demographic to Relay For Life, a great way to keep future generations of Relayers coming our way.

Go check out these sites and see what's out there when it comes to Relay For Life and the battle against cancer. You might be surprised at all that you find!