2018 Relay for life

Page 48 2018 RELAY FOR LIFE MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS JUNE 27, 2018 On Wednesday, May 23rd, students from Adams joined Northwest School for a Relay Recess event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event was organized by Northwest Fourth Grade Teacher Tammy Dietrich.  Students gathered outside for a special assembly before beginning their mini-relay and going around to stations. Between the schools there are over 250 students in grades kindergarten through fifth. Northwest Principal Chris Allen (photo 1948) shared some startling statistics about cancer with the children. He said every year 14,000,000 people worldwide are told they have cancer. Allen said, “Today is not only going to be a fun day, but a day where we learn about taking care of ourselves.” He told the students, we will learn why it is important to take care of our skin and why it is important to not just sit on the couch playing video games and eating a bag of Doritos all day. Allen said the day was all about cancer, and when he asked how many knew someone with cancer, many raised their hands. Students would learn about how to protect themselves, how to practice sun safety, why it is important to not take up smoking, and how to take care of their bodies. Allen said that between the ages of 0 and 49, one out of 30 males will hear they have Adams and Northwest Schools join together in Relay Recess for the American Cancer Society BY ANGELA REINERS Continued u