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Cancer survivors, caregivers to be honored at American Cancer Society Relay For Life

Posted at 5:12 pm April 14, 2016
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American Cancer Society Relay for Life Logo

Local cancer survivors and their caregivers will take the celebratory first lap at the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Oak Ridge event on May 20 at Oak Ridge High School Track. The survivors lap will begin at 6 p.m. Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer may participate.

As the survivors walk, other participants will cheer them on in a demonstration of support and celebration. The five-year survival rate for all cancers has risen to 68 percent, and there are an estimated 14.5 million survivors in America, a press release said.

The Relay For Life of Oak Ridge is a community event where teams and individuals set up campsites at a school, park, or fairground, and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Last year, four million people participated in more than 6,000 events worldwide. The money raised supports groundbreaking cancer research, education and risk reduction efforts, and free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them.

If you are a cancer survivor or caregiver and would like to be part of the Relay For Life event, visit relayforlife.org or on Facebook at Relay for Life of Oak Ridge, or call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health, Meetings and Events, Top Stories Tagged With: American Cancer Society, cancer, cancer survivors, Oak Ridge High School, Relay For Life, Relay for Life of Oak Ridge

American Cancer Society Relay for Life is May 20

Posted at 5:04 pm April 14, 2016
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American Cancer Society Relay for Life Logo

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Oak Ridge will take place on Friday, May 20, at Oak Ridge High School.

Relay for Life is scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. May 20 at the ORHS Ben Martin Track.

“Join local volunteers and participants from the community and celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost to the disease, and take action to save more lives from cancer,” a press release said.

The opening ceremony, which includes a special Survivors and Caregivers Lap, will begin at 6 p.m. A Luminaria Ceremony to honor cancer survivors and remember those lost to cancer will take place at 9:30 p.m. The closing ceremony will be at 10:30 p.m.

Visit relayforlife.org to learn more about the event or contact Kim Monroe at (865) 438-5334, Kenneth Herring at [email protected] or (865) 310-2664, or Brittany Bostic at [email protected].

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health, Meetings and Events Tagged With: American Cancer Society, Ben Martin Track, Brittany Bostic, cancer, cancer survivors, Kenneth Herring, Kim Monroe, Oak Ridge High School, Relay For Life, Relay for Life of Oak Ridge

Relay for Life pancake breakfast benefits American Cancer Society on April 2

Posted at 9:15 am February 29, 2016
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American Cancer Society Relay for Life

A Relay for Life pancake breakfast on April 2 will benefit the American Cancer Society.

The breakfast is scheduled from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Applebee’s in Oak Ridge. Tickets are $5.

It’s hosted by Relay for Life of Oak Ridge.

For tickets or information, call or text Cathy Freels at (865) 640-5346 or Kim Monroe at (865) 438-5334. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health, Meetings and Events, Nonprofits Tagged With: American Cancer Society, Cathy Freels, Kim Monroe, pancake breakfast, Relay For Life, Relay for Life of Oak Ridge

Divas for a Cure: Day of pampering supports Relay for Life, Cancer Society

Posted at 10:32 pm April 13, 2015
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Divas for a Cure 2015

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Calling all divas! Get together your girlfriends, your daughters, your mothers, and grandmothers, and come out for a day of pampering!

We have all been touched by cancer in some way. Some have fought the battle personally, and others have watched loved ones and friends go through the fight.

The American Cancer Society is making great strides in finding a cure for this devastating disease. They have come a long way, but still have much to do. This is where you come in. We would like to invite you to our first event called Divas for a Cure. The event will support the Relay for Life of Oak Ridge, and it is presented by team Got Hope. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health, Meetings and Events, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: American Cancer Society, cancer, Diva Day, Diva goodie bag, Divas for a Cure, fashion show, fundraiser, Got Hope, Kim Monroe, lunch, Lynda Vinyard, Margo Davis, Oak Ridge Civic Center, Oak Ridge High School, pampering, Relay For Life, Relay for Life of Oak Ridge

Relay for Life kickoff scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29

Posted at 10:22 am January 18, 2015
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American Cancer Society Relay for Life

The kickoff for this year’s Relay for Life of Oak Ridge is scheduled for Thursday evening, January 29.

During the kickoff, volunteers and participants will launch fundraising efforts for 2015. The kickoff will be at the Holiday Inn Express at 114 Tulsa Road from 5:30-7 p.m. January 29.

Anyone interested in learning more about this event and current team captains/members is invited to attend, a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Health, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: American Cancer Society, cancer, cancer survivors, Holiday Inn Express, kickoff, Kim Monroe, Margo Davis, Relay For Life, Relay for Life of Oak Ridge

Relay For Life kicks off with Survivors Lap on Friday

Posted at 9:36 pm May 12, 2014
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Relay for Life Survivors

Cancer survivors walk the first lap during an all-night Relay for Life at Oak Ridge High School in June 2012. (File photo)

Relay For Life of Oak Ridge will kick off with a special Survivors Lap on Friday. It’s a moving experience honoring those who have defeated cancer, a press release said.

Survivors will join together to walk the opening lap, unified in victory and hope, while the rest of the event’s participants surround the track to cheer them on. This empowering celebration is just a small piece of the special experience of Relay For Life, the release said.

Relay For Life is a unique grassroots fundraising event in which individuals and teams of participants in more than 6,100 communities nationwide walk around a track overnight to celebrate the lives of those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost, and commit to fight back against the disease. The money raised through Relay For Life supports the efforts of the American Cancer Society to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

The Survivors Lap starts at 6 p.m. Friday at Oak Ridge High School. Relay for Life continues until midnight at Ben Martin Track at ORHS. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health, Nonprofits Tagged With: American Cancer Society, cancer, Relay For Life, Relay for Life of Oak Ridge, survivors, Survivors Lap

Relay for Life kick-off on Thursday

Posted at 12:17 pm January 22, 2014
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Relay for Life Survivors

Cancer survivors walk the first lap during an all-night Relay for Life at Oak Ridge High School in June 2012.

The 2014 Relay for Life of Oak Ridge will kick off at Pizza Inn on Thursday.

The kickoff will include information about changes for 2014 and free pizza, organizers said.

“Please invite all your team members, friends, family, and survivors,” a flyer said. “The more Relayers we have, the more lives we save!” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health Tagged With: Lauren Hensley, Pizza Inn, Relay For Life, Relay for Life of Oak Ridge

Relay for Life of Oak Ridge hosts Hoops for Hope on Saturday

Posted at 12:05 pm August 19, 2013
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Hoops for Hope

The Relay For Life of Oak Ridge is hosting its first Hoops for Hope 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Oak Ridge Civic Center. Registration will start at 8 a.m., and the first games will tip off at 8:30 a.m. Registration costs are $60 per team ($20 per participant) and will include a Relay For Life T-shirt.

Divisions include competitive teams, non-completive teams, and women’s categories. At the end of the tournament, there will be a three-point contest. Participants can enter for an additional $5 donation. There will be prizes for the winners. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nonprofits, Recreation, Top Stories Tagged With: basketball tournament, Hoops for Hope, Kenneth Herring, Relay for Life of Oak Ridge

Basketball tournament to benefit Cancer Society

Posted at 12:05 pm August 9, 2013
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Hoops for Hope

Information from WYSH Radio

On Saturday Aug. 24, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held in Oak Ridge to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Oak Ridge. The tournament will be held at the Oak Ridge Civic Center with the first game to be played at 8:30 a.m.

There are three divisions: Competitive, Non-Competitive, and Women’s, and the registration fee is $60 per team ($20 per person). Each participant will receive a Relay for Life T-shirt.

There will also be a three-point contest at the conclusion of the 3-on-3 tournament and you can participate in that for a $5 donation entry fee. For more information or to reserve a spot for your team today, contact Kenneth Herring at (865) 310-2664.

Filed Under: Community, Nonprofits, Recreation, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: American Cancer Society, Hoops for Hope, Kenneth Herring, Oak Ridge Civic Center, Relay for Life of Oak Ridge

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