By Howard Gottlieb
Cancer takes the lives of hundreds of thousands of people a year. Cancer is not something that only one type of person can get. There is no way to tell who will and will not get cancer. There are ways to help lower risks, but it is still not 100% effective.
That is why the American Cancer Society is raising millions of dollars each year for new research and new cures. With the Relay for Life cancer walk, the American Cancer Society has raised new money and new hope for cancer patients around the world.
In the American Cancer Society website, they explain what the walk is used for:
Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
This fundraiser has raised millions of dollars for new cancer research each year. Not only is it a way to find a cure, but it is also a special few days that cancer survivors, families and friends can get together and gather hope from one another. Everyone meets people who share similar stories and this makes them feel that they are not alone. If you or someone that you know is interested in becoming involved, there are four different parts that you can be involved in:
• Become a team captain - Fighting cancer is a team effort. The strength of people coming together for a common cause is greater than the strength of one.
• Donor/Sponsor - Relay for Life is a great way for corporations to demonstrate their commitment to fighting cancer in the community.
• Survivorship Activities - Your strength and courage help the community see that cancer survivorship is real-that we are making progress in the battle against cancer.
• Volunteer - Relay for Life is a community gathering, where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. We need your help before, during, or after Relay.
The Relay for Life cancer walk has affected thousands of people. It has given people some financial help that they may not have received anywhere else, and they have also given them a new hope and outlook on life: You are not alone.
Cancer takes the lives of hundreds of thousands of people a year. Cancer is not something that only one type of person can get. There is no way to tell who will and will not get cancer. There are ways to help lower risks, but it is still not 100% effective.
That is why the American Cancer Society is raising millions of dollars each year for new research and new cures. With the Relay for Life cancer walk, the American Cancer Society has raised new money and new hope for cancer patients around the world.
In the American Cancer Society website, they explain what the walk is used for:
Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
This fundraiser has raised millions of dollars for new cancer research each year. Not only is it a way to find a cure, but it is also a special few days that cancer survivors, families and friends can get together and gather hope from one another. Everyone meets people who share similar stories and this makes them feel that they are not alone. If you or someone that you know is interested in becoming involved, there are four different parts that you can be involved in:
• Become a team captain - Fighting cancer is a team effort. The strength of people coming together for a common cause is greater than the strength of one.
• Donor/Sponsor - Relay for Life is a great way for corporations to demonstrate their commitment to fighting cancer in the community.
• Survivorship Activities - Your strength and courage help the community see that cancer survivorship is real-that we are making progress in the battle against cancer.
• Volunteer - Relay for Life is a community gathering, where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. We need your help before, during, or after Relay.
The Relay for Life cancer walk has affected thousands of people. It has given people some financial help that they may not have received anywhere else, and they have also given them a new hope and outlook on life: You are not alone.
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