It is time once again in Sequoyah County to make plans for the 2004 American Cancer Society-Sequoyah County Relay for Life. This year's Relay for Life will be 7 p.m. July 16 until 7 a.m. July 17 at the Perry F. Lattimore Football Stadium in Sallisaw.
We are asking corporations, civic organization, churches and community volunteers to form teams and raise money to help find a cure for cancer. Then on July 16 we will have our Relay for Life walk, along with music, games, food and just a whole lot of fun. A festive atmosphere always develops around the track at Relay for Life as we make new friends and spend time with old ones.
Why should we participate in Relay for Life? One in three Americans will get cancer. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer; 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year; also there were 1.3 million new cases of skin cancer last year. Everyone is personally affected by cancer sooner or later. Today more than half of cancer patients survive. The survival rate can be increased through more research and greater community awareness of health issues. So fight back, get involved, and then join us July 16 to celebrate.
Relay for Life gives everyone an opportunity to fight back-to make a difference in the battle against cancer. This year's theme is "Hope Today - Cure Tomorrow" and with your help we can make it happen.
Relay for Life opens with cancer survivors walking the first lap. This is an emotional time and sets the stage for the importance of each participant's contribution; so if you are a cancer survivor make plans now to attend this year's Relay for Life. We will have free T-shirts and goody bags for all survivors. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., come, bring a 1awnchair and enjoy the evening.
Jackie Rogers
Survivor Committee Chairperson
