Entrance to Dublin Castle Sand sculpture 
One of the castle rooms
Today was a "get ready" day for summit. Registration was in the afternoon and the opening reception at 6:30. We have a great summit bag - a nice LIVESTRONG bag with a portfolio and pen, water bottle, pin, bracelets, flash drive, an "Atlas on Tobacco" and couple of other things. Quite a nice treat! The reception was held at Dublin Castle and we were warmly welcomed by LAF CEO Doug Ullman. While at the reception I chatted with people from Austin, Texas, Boston Mass, Miami Florida, and a couple of other places I don't remember! We heard greetings from the Irish Ministry of Health and the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Ireland is one of the world leaders on cancer control - something of which I was not aware. There is more learning to come tomorrow. I feel like a minnow in a sea of whales! Most people here are affiliated with organizations and their paid job is the reason they are here. There are doctors, psychologists, researchers and many more professions represented. There are a few LIVESTRONG leaders here - I hope to find them soon! It is definitely overwhelming at the moment to be surrounded by such intelligence and wisdom. I sure hope I can manage to absorb a whole load of information! Unfortunately there has been nothing organized for spouses/family members who are accompanying delegates. It will be a couple of long days for Callum. I am sure he will find something to do while I am busy - hopefully he finds some friendly people along the way.
TTFN
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