15July 2020
Cancer doesn't stop even when a pandemic occurs and these clients are some of the most vulnerable to COVID-19. Relay for Life of Racine will host an event from twelve noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 via Facebook. Commemorating, keeping in mind, and honoring those with cancer will look various this year. Click here to tune in. “We'll be funding and performing research study, sharing expert info, supporting patients, and spreading the word about avoidance. All so you can live longer– and much better,” according to the American Cancer Society site.
The Wisconsin Relay for Life committee's goal is to raise $500,000.
The virtual occasion is possible due to the fact that of Kohl's Healthy Families collaboration, sponsors, volunteers, and individuals.
Knowledgeable about the format, is the Honorary Cancer Survivor and the
group was valuable for Lina to brochure her journey. This allowed friends and family to support her
. The event marks one year because her medical diagnosis. Stating she was cancer-free in December was a milestone. Now, she sharing the truth of life after treatment.
Relay for Life goers walk throughout the event at Campus Park in Mount Pleasant.”Women 40 years and older ought to talk to their physicians about scheduling routine mammograms. Overall, cancer screenings are below normal levels due to COVID19, however cancer hasn't stopped,” Lina says.
Gathering on Facebook is a method for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors to safely fight back. The money raised will stay local.
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To find out more about the event, see here. Click here to read Lina's story. If you desire to nominate someone to be the next Hometown Hero of the Week, complete this type.