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Teaming up to fight cancer “Because of you, lives will be changed and lives will be saved!” WEBSTER - Have you ever felt like you were just going in circles? Here is your chance to do it all night long for a great cause. Make a difference in your community and participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Burnett County. The seventh relay will take place on the June 8 and 9 at the Webster High School track. Opening ceremony is at 7 p.m. with the Survivors Lap following and the emotional and beautiful Luminary Ceremony takes place at 10 p.m. Friday. The public is encouraged and welcomed to attend. Relay for Life is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society with more than 4,500 events nationwide and in over 24 countries worldwide. The funds raised by Relay For Life support the American Cancer Society’s mission as the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Campfires, tents and campers circle the Webster High School track as over 500 of your neighbors enjoy music, ceremonies, entertainment, games, raffles and food at this family-orientated event. This year there will be more music, more activities, more food and more fun. Cancer never sleeps and neither do we. Teams are now forming to join us on relay night. Gather your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and we will provide you with information, ideas and sup-
One of last year’s many family teams. Shown (L to R) are Patty Mahocker, Ruth Johnson, Sarah Pals, Shan Pals, Traci Sanders and, in the stroller, Lucas Sanders. – Photo submitted port to make your first team fun and successful. No team is too small. Organizers want you and cancer patients need you to join them for the biggest relay Bur-
nett County has ever seen. - submitted