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Join in as a 'Hero for Hope' for Relay for Life Duneland

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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

 

 

 

Posted 5/21/2015

 
 

 

 

 

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