Cancer continues to
remain a number one health concern for Americans. The good news is that
nearly half of all cancer deaths are preventable and events like the
American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life not only educate people on reducing
their cancer risk, but also raise funds that lead to better treatment and
more lives saved.
“One in every 100
Americans participates in this fundraising event that has become a global
phenomenon,“ said Glenda Dershem, this year’s Duneland event leader.
“Everything we do at Relay For Life contributes to reducing cancer mortality
and incidences, whether it’s raising
dollars that support free patient programs and services research or
volunteering for advocacy and education efforts - we’re
all a part of the fight and we need the community’s help.”
This year’s Relay
For Life of Duneland will be held at Chesterton Middle School, June 13,
beginning at 12 noon. Prior to the Relay event, team members raise dollars
by fundraising and securing sponsorships. Team Faith, Hope & Love has
partnered with Anderson Winery for an evening of Wine and Canvas. This fun
and easy event will be held on May 27, from 6-9 p.m. The cost is $42 and
includes all art materials, light snacks, and wine tasting. Contact Ashley
Bilderback at 219-242-2633 or email at babygirl1985_21@yahoo.com for more
info.
Also, a benefit
ride has been planned for May 31, at LeRoy’s Hot Stuff, US 20, in Porter.
All vehicles are welcome and the cost is $15 single rider/$25 for double
riders- cost includes lunch. Registration begins at 11am on the day of the
ride. To learn more call Stefanie Fisher 219-413-6152.
For the first time
in Duneland Relay history, ten of the area’s
most eligible bachelors will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the
June 13 event. If you are a single male interested in raising dollars for an
awesome cause, interviews will be held Saturday, May 23 at the Red Cup Cafe,
115 Broadway, Chesterton, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. This year’s
Relay theme is Heroes for Hope so think “superhero.” For more information
contact Ashleigh at Ashleigh.r.marlow@gmail.com or by phone 219-928-6691.
It’s not too late
to join the fight against cancer. If interested in starting or joining a
team, log on to RelayForLife.org and follow the links to the Relay For Life
of Duneland page. If you or your company would like to help the American
Cancer Society achieve its mission of saving lives, call Glenda Dershem,
Relay For Life of Duneland Event Lead at 219-801-4507, glenda.dershem@optum.com,
or Janet Wartman, Community Manager, Relay For Life at 219-614-3282,
janet.wartman@cancer.org
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