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hilton county’s Relay For life event, held every April, raises money for the American cancer Society. linda hand, a breast cancer survivor, started the local version of this national event in 1994. hand served as the Relay For life chairwoman for 13 years, and local pastor Robert Griffin took over in 2007. Relay, now chaired by courtney Brock, is held at the
youth league football field at clanton city Park. the highspirited event includes entertainment, cookouts and fun activities. Each fundraising team sets up campsites around the field, and cancer survivors and their supporters walk around the track to celebrate the continued fight against the disease. For more information, contact Brock at kickingcancerinchilton@gmail.com.
260 Health Center Drive, Clanton, AL 35045 • 205-280-1080 Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5 • Most major insurance accepted • www.internalmedicinesouth.com
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