*Colton Courier 10/12/23

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COLTON COURIER We ekly

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C o l t o n U n i t e s t o C o n q u e r C a n c e r : I n s p i r i n g D a y o f U n i t y, Remembrance, & Fundraising at CureChella -themed Relay for Life

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A Colton family walking for and celebrating the life of Jenny Martinez, who passed away July 4, 2020 while battling kidney cancer.

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sea of hope illuminated Colton High School's football field on Saturday, October 7, as community members, cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters convened for the Relay for Life of Colton/Grand Terrace, uniting to celebrate life, commemorate the departed, and fundraise with fervent commitment towards defeating cancer.

Sporting the spirited theme "CureChella," the event, organized by the American Cancer Society (ACS), stretched from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M., embodying a collective resolve to obliterate cancer in a celebratory yet deeply touching atmosphere.

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The poignant opening ceremony set the stage, segueing into a heartening Survivor Lap, where individuals who've vanquished the ailment circled the track, symbolizing

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Colton Police Department walking with the community to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society on October 7th, 2023.

their triumph and inspiring those still embroiled in the battle. Simultaneously, the Survivors' Tent became a sanctuary for survivors and caregivers, offering meals and a restful space throughout the day, acknowledging their fortitude and perseverance against the disease.

A special section, Adrienne's Kids Camp HOPE, unfolded a palette of activities for children, including t-shirt and bracelet making, arts and crafts, face painting, and tug-of-war, ensuring the youngest participants were engaged and entertained while also imbibing the spirit of support and solidarity. Vibrant booths, hosted by various teams, peppered the venue, where attendees purchased items, participated in raffles, and contributed towards this year's fundraising

goal. Themed laps and myriad food vendors offered both sustenance for the body and spirit, while live music underscored the uplifting and resistant ambiance of the day.

An emotional zenith was achieved during the Luminaria Ceremony, where the track was softly illuminated by decorated luminary bags, commemorating those who've succumbed to cancer and honoring survivors and warriors still battling it. Tears mingled with smiles as memories were cherished and shared amidst the soft flicker of the lights. The event was also an educational outpost, with booths proffering vital information on cancer prevention, treatment, and lifestyle adaptations to mitigate risk factors, advancing the ACS's vision to culminate cancer for everyone. Relay for Life cont. next pg.

Bloomington Latina Led Brokera ge Announces Affiliation with Centur y 21 Brand

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entury 21 Real Estate LLC., a global industry leader and the most recognized name in real estate*, has added Bloomington-based Synergia Realty to its growing number of California firms.

Established in 2006, the firm is led by broker/owner, Sandy Hernandez, a second-generation real estate professional. As the daughter of an entrepreneurial Latino woman, she first saw the world of real estate as an opportunity to be close and work alongside her mom. However, she quickly realized it also happened to be her natural calling. In her years since becoming a real estate professional, Hernandez was featured in VoyageLA magazine in November 2019, and is currently ranked among the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professional’s top 25 agents in 2023.

During her journey to business ownership, Hernandez also

worked as a former store manager while pursuing her degree in criminal justice from California State University San Bernardino. After leaving this position, she started in real estate behind the reception desk before quickly landing a role as a mortgage loan processor and eventually becoming the head of a successful 30-agent brokerage.

Now doing business as CENTURY 21 Synergia Realty, Hernandez and her team of relentless affiliated sales professionals will have access to the CENTURY 21® brand’s world-class technology and marketing, lead generation, agent learning and coaching, and innovative productivity platform to help better serve and deliver the highest quality of service to buyers, sellers and investors. The firm is locally known for its expertise in assisting firsttime buyers and working with sellers and investors in disBrokerage cont. next pg.

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Broker/Owner Sandy Hernandez is a second generation real estate professional operating out of Bloomington.


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