Saturday, June 27, 2009

Ceremony To Honor Cancer Survivors And Remember Those Who Have Lost The Battle

A special Luminaria Ceremony held during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lawrence County remembers those lost to cancer and honors those who have survived. Luminarias will be lit at Rotary Park on Saturday, August 8 at 9 p.m. to represent these individuals.         

Bags illuminated with candles with be placed around the walking track, honoring those who have won their fight against cancer and remembering those who are no longer with us, according to Luminaria chair Heather Bonner.  Anyone desiring to create a luminaria may do so by contacting Heather at 242-6549. Each luminaria is available with a $5 donation.

Relay For Life, the Society’s signature event, is a life-changing experience that helps us celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and to fight back against a disease that takes too much. This unforgettable event raises awareness and funds to save lives, help those touched by cancer, and empower people to fight back against this disease. With the money raised at Relay, your American Cancer Society is working toward an important goal -- a future without cancer.

Teams of eight to 15 members gather with tents and sleeping bags to participate in the largest fundraising walk in the nation. Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, churches - people from all walks of life. Teams seek sponsorship prior to the Relay, all with the goal of eliminating cancer.

Lawrence County’s cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) will be honored at the Relay For Life on Saturday, August 8 at 6:15 p.m. with the official Survivors Lap. Information about creating a luminaria, forming a team, or walking in the Survivors Lap is available by calling Kathy Sleeth at 615-341-7325 or visit www.relayforlife.org/lawrencetn.

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 anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

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