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The American Cancer Society states that each year, more that 4 million people in over twenty countries raise the much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement. This year’s local Relay for Life will take place on The Green in Wellsboro on July 16th beginning at 10:00 AM. You can register in advance or at the event. Most of us have lost family and/or friends to this tragic disease. This is a true opportunity for you to make a difference in our fight against cancer by your participation in Relay for Life.

The event inspires Relay participants to take action against cancer. There will be a time to remember people lost to the disease. And, we will honor loved ones you have fought or who are fighting cancer now. I have lost both my Dad and Mom to cancer. As we were getting ready to shoot today’s feature one of our participants broke down in tears as she remembered her sister. As stated on today’s broadcast it truly takes a united effort to see the progress against cancer that we all want to see. It takes communities coming together and taking action by donating resources as we continue to battle.

Nearly 14 million cancer survivors will attest to the fact that the funds that are raised during this event are truly making a difference in our fight against cancer. We are in this battle together. There could be a day in the future where the resources raised on July 16th actually make a difference in your fight against cancer. Please find a way to participate in this battle. If for some reason you can not make the Relay for Life event on July 16th then go to RELAYFORLIFE.ORG and make a donation. For more information on this years Relay for Life please call (570) 723-1038 or (570) 724-3253

CANCER SURVIVOR BRUNCH PRESS RELEASE:

Cancer Survivors are invited to register on or before Thursday, July 14 to attend the free Survivor Brunch on Saturday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Survivor Tent on The Green in Wellsboro during the Relay For Life Of Tioga County. The Green is located on Main Street in downtown Wellsboro, across from the Tioga County Courthouse.

Each survivor is welcome to bring a guest to the brunch.

To RSVP, call 570-723-2855 by July 14. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited.

The brunch is being provided by the Susquehanna Health Cancer Center.

For more information, call Sonee Gleason at 1-585-203-4728.
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Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 16
10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Green in Wellsboro

Theme: “Around The World: Passport To A Cure”

10:00 a.m..
All Tents Open with Games, Food For Sale

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PiYo Live with Donna Emmick

10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Luminaria Tent Open
Luminariers available

10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Survivor Tent
Registration for Survivors & Caregivers
Information, Support, Networking

10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Walkers will be on the Relay Path

10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Coins in the Fountain
All coins in the fountain will benefit Relay For Life

11:00 a.m.
Welcome
Team Introductions
Opening Lap
Sponsorship Lap

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Judi Kennedy’s
Steps of Expression dancers (ages 8-15)
performing lyrical, ballet, jazz, hip-hop & modern

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Survivor Brunch
(RSVP required)

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kids Tent
Free crafts, face painting, planting seeds to take home, games

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Zumba with Stacey Broughton

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Free Mary Kay Facials with
Wendy Smith and Lorri Stocum

2:30-5:30 p.m.
DJ music, games and other activities

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Rhonda Brill, singer

5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Pulled Pork Barbeque
Sandwich only – $5;
Sandwich, chips, bottled water and dessert – $8

7 p.m.
Opening Ceremony
Introductions: Co-Chairman Ron Butler

Speaker:
“The Importance of Relay”
Tammy Ahles,
Vice President
East Central Division
American Cancer Society

7:30 p.m.
Celebrate/Remember/Fight Back Ceremony

8:00 p.m.
Survivor Ceremony
Honorary Chair Beverly Brucklacher
Survivor and Caregiver Lap & Dessert Reception

9:00 p.m.
Luminaria Ceremony
“Hope,” poem written by a survivor
Reading of all names on luminaries

9:45 p.m.
Closing Ceremony & Lap

10:00 p.m.
Thank you for joining us to finish the fight!