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Logan County Relay For Life on Saturday and Sunday

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[May 15, 2008]  This is an event you won't want to miss -- it is a celebration of life for survivors, offers hope to those now battling and remembers those who have lost the fight to cancer.

InvestmentThe 11th annual Logan County Relay For Life will take place at Lincoln Christian College this weekend.

On Saturday, the day begins with a cookout from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. for survivors and their families or caretakers. If you are a survivor of cancer, you are invited to attend this free luncheon and the planners hope that you will participate.

At 1 p.m., the celebration kicks off with a survivors' lap. This lap will be led by Donna Miles and Marcia Dowling, honorary co-chairs. They were selected by a committee for their outstanding involvement with Relay For Life. Both are survivors.

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Donna's team, known as the Boomerangs, has collected more than $41,000 to date. The team name was selected because they are committed to keep coming back, like a boomerang, until a cure for cancer has been found. Marcia is a registered nurse employed with the Logan County Health Department. She lectures and provides information on the importance of early detection as well as prevention. She attributes early detection as the reason she is still living today. The Dowling family also is known for the hot-air balloon ride they so graciously donate each year to the survivors' drawing.

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Team members will continue walking throughout the day to bring awareness to the purpose of Relay For Life. Highlights will include a silent auction from 1 to 7 p.m. and a live auction at 3 p.m. Entertainment will be provided throughout the day, so please drive out and be a part of this great event. There will be a praise service at 6:30 p.m., preceded by and followed by some great local vocalists.

The luminaria ceremony will be at 9 p.m. Luminarias are available to purchase for $10 each throughout the day in honor of someone living with cancer or in honor of one who has lost the fight. Names are read as walkers silently walk amidst the glow of the lit candles.

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The event continues on Sunday with a celebration brunch at Lincoln College, hosted by Chef Warren, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. This is an opportunity for great food and a great time for fellowship. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

The local Relay For Life extends a big thank-you to all who have made the event possible and says "we are truly blessed to live in a community who becomes involved and makes events such as this the success that they have been and will continue to be."

[Text from file received from Relay For Life of Logan County]

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