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“PRSRT.STD.” US POSTAGE PAID NO. 486 PRINCETON, IL 61356 SHAW MEDIA
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Are you ready to Relay? The 20th annual Bureau County Relay for Life is ready to step off Friday, Aug. 7, at Zearing Park in Princeton. Hosted by the American Cancer Society and countless volunteers from the area, the event is held annually for a host of reasons — primarily to honor cancer survivors and their caregivers, as well as those who have lost their battle with the disease. The other main reason behind the event is to raise funds for cancer research, education and to assist cancer patients with their many needs. Bureau County Relay for Life is set for 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and will include a host of events for event-goers of all ages. This year’s Relay is a revamped activity with a new place and time line. The event was previously held at Hall High School in Spring Valley and was an overnight activity. Abbie Cochran will be the honorary cancer survivor speaker. BCR/Putnam County Record/ Illinois Valley Scene Editor Terri Simon will provide opening remarks. The fundraising goal for this year’s Relay for Life is $32,000. Organizers stress the event is not just for cancer survivors and their caregivers, rather it is for the entire community to come out and support the cancer survivors and enjoy an evening of fun, entertainment and more. Event-goers can expect to find great food, all kinds of entertainment, a car show, contests, a moving luminaria ceremony and much, much more. In case of inclement weather, the Bureau County Metro Center will open its doors for the event. According to the American Cancer Society, one in three women and one in two men will hear the words, “You have cancer,” at some point in their lifetimes.
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