CANCER BENEFIT TEAMS WILL STROLL FOR DOLLARS 24-HOUR RELAY FOR LIFE FUND-RAISER TO START JUNE 28.Byline: Carol Rock Staff Writer VALENCIA - More than 100 teams are expected to take to the track June 28 and 29 at College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. for the annual 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 fund-raiser for the 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, . Teams of companies, clubs, neighborhoods or supportive friends must file their applications by May 31 for the first chance at a prime location along the track, where their teams can rest, cheer on their fellow walkers and have the best visibility. ``We're expecting more than 100 teams this year, and although we'll always find a spot for anyone who wants to participate, the first teams to register will be able to claim locations near the stage or along the perimeter of the track,'' said event chairwoman Mary Skinner Skin·ner , B(urrhus) F(rederick) 1904-1990. American psychologist. A leading behaviorist, Skinner influenced the fields of psychology and education with his theories of stimulus-response behavior. . Relay sponsors that have already registered include Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. Police Benevolent be·nev·o·lent adj. 1. Characterized by or suggestive of doing good. 2. Of, concerned with, or organized for the benefit of charity. Fund and Wells Fargo Wells Fargo armored carriers of bullion. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1147] See : Protectiveness Wells Fargo company that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist. Bank. More than 70 teams are already registered and have turned in advance donations toward the event's $400,000 goal. Teams consisting of 10 or more walkers or runners, who agree to raise money for the American Cancer Society in advance of the walk, must keep at least one walker on the track at all times during the 24-hour event. Teams are being encouraged to offer cancer-education activities to attract visitors to their sites. Individual participants also qualify for prizes based on the amount of donations they collect, in addition to team prizes. Each walker is encouraged to raise at least $100 to receive a Relay for Life T-shirt at the event. The theme of this year's relay is ``Relay Rocks!'' which will be carried out in lively entertainment by professional performers and community groups on the stage starting at 9 a.m. June 28 and ending at 9 a.m. the next day. Team captains are invited to attend an organizational meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 27 in the cafeteria cafeteria: see restaurant. at Newhall Memorial. Information is available by contacting (661) 298-0305 or e-mailing Evelyn.Silverman(at)cancer.org. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based volunteer health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Cancer information is available 24 hours a day at www.cancer.org or by calling (800) 227-2345. |
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