We are not beholden at all to the big textbook publishers, says Superintendent Calvin Baker. We used to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars every year in the textbook cycle, but we don't do that anymore..
The two most prevalent types are acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). While the five year survival rate is 57%, there's still work to be done, particularly in acute cases which are more severe. Orange ribbons are a great way to raise leukemia awareness.
Meaning: The dark blue awareness ribbon represents arthritis, child abuse prevention, victim's rights, free speech, water quality, and water safety. Meaning: The light blue awareness ribbon is a symbol of childhood cancer (alternative color: pink), prostate cancer, Trisomy 18, and scleroderma. Meaning: The teal awareness ribbon is a symbol for ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers as well as sexual assault, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and tsunami victims.