Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/02/2013 01:44 PM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 04/02/2013 01:54 PM
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Families and Friends of Calaveras County Use Hearts and Feet to Fight Cancer
Angels Camp, CA...April 2, 2013, In its 12th year, walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Calaveras County. Teams of Calaveras County residents will gather at Bret Harte High School on April 27th at 9:00 a.m. for an overnight relay against cancer. Relay For Life is a family-oriented team event where participants walk relay-style around the track and take part in fun activities off the track. Teams can include coworkers, club members, family, and friends that have gathered donations prior to the event....
Bret Harte High School is located at 364 Murphys Grade Rd. in Angels Camp.
The public is invited to join the teams at the event and enjoy food, music, entertainment, raffles, and a fun-filled night under the stars. And there will be a canned food drive to benefit The Resource Connection, the County’s local food bank. Register your team today at www.RelayForLife.org/calaverascountyca
“Relay For Life is a unique opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against the disease,” said Patti Poole, Event Chair. “Many of the participants are cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer), which serves as a reminder that our community is not immune to this disease and we can actually help our friends, families and neighbors that have been touched by cancer,” Poole added.
The public is also invited to attend the Luminaria Ceremony, which will take place after sundown. To honor the community’s cancer survivors and to remember those lost to the disease, survivors will circle the track rimmed with glowing luminaria displaying the names of survivors and those lost to the disease. Luminaria can be purchased for $10.00 at www.RelayForLife.org/calaverascountyca
Funds raised at Relay For Life will enable the American Cancer Society to support local services and resources for cancer patients and their families. Funds also support critical cancer research and community education programs designed to teach people how to reduce their risk of developing cancer.
Relay For Life events will be held in more than 300 communities throughout California, raising $36 million for the fight against cancer. To locate a Relay For Life event and find out how you can get involved, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.RelayForLife.org.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, and diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org
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