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<br />... <br /> <br />AMERICAN, <br />~CANCER <br />r ~~~~v~!'!c~ ~.rpro~55.~~. <br /> <br />April 21, 2000 <br /> <br />; <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Dear Friend, <br /> <br />There is an exciting opportunity coming to your neighborhood on July <br />28th and 29th, 2000 at Moundsview High School in Arden Hills. We <br />would like to welcome you and your loved ones to partake in this <br />heartwarming and nationally recognized American Cancer Society Event, <br />known as the Relay for Life. <br /> <br />What is the Relay for Life? <br /> <br />The Relay for Life is a community event established in 1985 in Tacoma, <br />Washington through the vision of a heart surgeon, Dr. Gordon Klatt. The <br />purpose of the Relay is to raise awareness of cancer in your community <br />and money to provide free educational programs and services to cancer <br />patients and their families. <br /> <br />Who participates in the Relay? <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Every year thousands of caring individuals unite in ninety communities <br />throughout Minnesota to fight cancer, save lives, and honor those who <br />have and have not survived their battle with cancer. <br /> <br />Teams of 8 - 12 members are formed from families, churches, <br />organizations, schools, businesses, corporations, public employee <br />groups, health care professionals and more. Each team member is asked <br />to raise a minimum of $100 through pledges and commit to having one <br />member of the team walking, running or jogging on the track for the <br />duration of the Relay (approximately 12 hours). Meanwhile, other team <br />members and folks will enjoy free food, games, entertainment, prizes, fun <br />and camaraderie. <br /> <br />Why do people become involved in the Relay for Life? <br /> <br />People become involved because everyone has bee or will be touched by <br />cancer In some way. <br />One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. <br />To build and enhance relationships with neighbors and individuals . <br />within the communitv. <br />IOWA MINtlESOTA (headquartefs) SOUfH DAKOTA WiSCONSIN <br />8364 Hickmon Rood, Suite D 3316 West 66th Street 207 E. Capitol Avenue. Suite 208 P.O. Box 902 <br />Des Moines, IA 50325-4300 MInneapolis. MN 55435-2556 Pierre. SD 57501 Pewoukee. WI 53072-C1902 <br />Sl5-253-Q147 . HlOO-688-o147 612-925-2772 ~ 1-800-582~51S2 605-224-7836. 1-800-214-1966 414-523-5500. 1-800-947-0487 <br />FAX 515-253-0806 FAX 612-925-6333 FAX 605-224-7847 fAX414-523-S533 <br /> <br />www.cancer.org <br />