BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard Walk-a-thon raises $523,421 to fight cancer The Eugene-Springfield American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, Relay for Life Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and is now held in many other countries. It is an overnight event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures, celebrate survivorship and raise money raised a record $523,421 during a 24-hour walk-a-thon that ended Saturday at the Lane Community College track. About 2,000 people participated in the event. Proceeds go to local patient services, cancer treatment research, advocacy for federal funding, and prevention and education programs. Last year's event raised $464,000, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. organizers. REGION 13-year-old from Canada killed when ATV (1) (Advanced TV) An early name for the digital TV standard proposed by the Advisory Committee on Advanced Television Service (ACATS). See ACATS. See also ATV Forum. (2) (Analog TV) Refers to the NTSC, PAL and SECAM analog TV standads. crashes DUNES CITY - A 13-year-old boy from British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography died Friday when the all-terrain vehicle all-ter·rain vehicle n. Abbr. ATV A small, open motor vehicle having one seat and three or more wheels fitted with large tires. It is designed chiefly for recreational use over roadless, rugged terrain. he was riding crashed and landed on him in the sand dunes behind Woahink Lake RV Park, the Lane County Sheriff's Office said. Drew Derek Dickson of Abbotsford was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:11 p.m. by paramedics from Siuslaw Fire and West Lane Ambulance. Investigators said Dickson was speeding on unfamiliar terrain known locally as the Red Buggy Area - factors that could have contributed to the crash. He was wearing the appropriate safety gear, including a helmet. Witnesses saw Dickson summit a 100-foot-tall sand hill known as "Slip Face." As he descended a 25-foot drop-off, his 2005 Yamaha Grizzly flipped and rolled over onto him. People in the area pulled the ATV off the teen and performed first aid until medics arrived, the sheriff's office said. |
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