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Celebrating cancer survivors at Relay for Life event For cancer survivors, every day is a celebration of life. On Saturday, June 3 Monticello will join them in that celebration for the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Wayne County. A survivors celebration will kick-off the event beginning at 7 p.m. All cancer survivors will receive a survivor medal and t-shirt and will be acknowledged for their strength and courageous battle in the fight against cancer. Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society's national signature activity, is a team event that brings the community together to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, remember those who lost their fight to the disease and celebrate the victories of all survivors. Cancer survivors are invited to share their courage with the community and kick off the overnight event by leading the first lap of the Relay for Life. "If you need proof that we are making great strides in the fight against cancer, all you need to do is look at the many survivors walking on the track. It is an amazing and inspirational sight," said Lorene Brummett, Relay for Life chair. To register for the survivors celebration, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. One of the cornerstones of the Relay for Life is the luminaria ceremony, where candles shine in honor of those who battle cancer and in memory of those who have been lost. As Relay for Life participants walk throughout the night, the luminaria light their journey. If someone in your life has been touched by cancer, order a luminaria in their honor or memory. Your minimum $5 donation will help fund the American Cancer Society's fight against this disease, including research to help find a cure. To order a luminaria for the local Relay for Life, please mail your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, and the name of the individual that you want a candle lit in honor of or in memory of along with your check to: Relay for Life Luminaria Ceremony, Rt. 6 Box 8070, Monticello, KY 42633. Please make your check payable to American Cancer Society. An order form will be included in next week's edition of The Outlook. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. For more information about Relay for Life, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. Add a comment |
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