RELAY HELD TO ADVANCE RESEARCH ON CANCER.Byline: - Sabrina Decker Moorpark resident Dori Simcik has been a survivor of cervical cancer Cervical Cancer Definition Cervical cancer is a disease in which the cells of the cervix become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably, forming tumors. since May 1999, and around her neck Saturday were three survivor's medals won over that many years in 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 . Along with many others, she turned out for the American Cancer Society's inspirational and educational 24-hour fund-raiser at Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. and Newbury Park high schools that continues today. ``The atmosphere here is so positive, and so great to me, I can hardly walk around this lap without crying,'' Simcik said. ``Just bringing people together, bringing the nation together, at a time like this is so uplifting.'' Hundreds of cancer survivors Cancer survivors are those individuals with cancer of any type, current or past, who are still living. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) pioneered the definition of survivor as from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life, a person diagnosed with and thousands of walkers participate in the two relays, with team members taking turns traversing the track during the 24-hour period. Teams of at least 12 participants raise at least $100, with local companies, groups and private parties as sponsors. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are raised for cancer research by the Simi and Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by relays each year. ``My dad died of cancer. Cervical cancer runs in my family, and I understand it's hereditary, so there's a good chance I'm going to get it, too,'' Kathi Peck of Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. said as she walked her laps. ``I want to find a cure. ... I feel strongly about being here.'' Tents pitched in the inner athletic fields provide a rest area, with meals provided by the event organizers - bolstered by donations from local restaurants. About 10 percent of the money raised goes for expenses, organizers said. Luminarias purchased for a suggested $5 donation are labeled for those who have suffered from cancer, and on Saturday night thousands are lit and the names written on the white bags are read, a ceremony that can take hours. ``It combines survivors with family, friends, doctors,'' said Kathy Kramer, co-chairwoman for the event and director of Cancer Services at Simi Valley hospital Simi Valley Hospital (SVH) is a Seventh-day Adventist hospital located located in Simi Valley, California. SVH is a member of Adventist Health. New Construction Simi Valley Hospital is in the process of building a new wing to the hospital. . ``It brings everybody together out onto the same field.'' |
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