Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2013 10:33 AM
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American Cancer Society Volunteers Paint Our Towns Purple Relay Ahead of April 27th Celebration
Angels Camp, CA...Towns are becoming awash in purple, thanks to efforts by volunteers from the American Cancer Society’s annual “Relay For Life,” a community campout against cancer. Throughout Calaveras County, towns, schools, and businesses are “painting our towns purple” to celebrate cancer survivorship and bring attention to the yearly event, which will be held on April 27th at Bret Harte High School....
Ramona Green and Gerry Sachs & Patty Turcotte, in Arnold working the Purple Ribbons in a past year
“We’re using the power of purple to bring good news to cancer survivors and mobilize the community,” said Patti Poole, Event Chair. “Paint Our Towns Purple is a time to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors and to have some fun with the color purple to bring attention to the American Cancer Society’s many programs and services in our community.”
The American Cancer Society invites everyone to join the fun. Whether you are a home-owner, a restaurateur, or a retail business operator/owner, there are plenty of ideas for painting our towns purple.
Decorate your home or store windows with a purple display.
Display a purple yard sign in your front yard.
Decorate your front entrance, your fence, or your door with purple ribbons.
Paint your porch light purple or insert a purple bulb.
Tie purple ribbons around trees in your neighborhood.
Wear purple clothing or purple wrist bands.
“Relay For Life is a wonderful event and the entire community is invited to participate on April 27th. Join us in the spirit of celebration and in painting our towns purple to call awareness to this important event that works to benefit and recognize cancer patients, their families and their caregivers,” said Poole. “The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated,” Poole continued.
Information about how to form a team or become involved in Rely For Life of Calaveras County is available from the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or www.RelayForLife.org/calaverascountyca
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, 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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