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Cancer affects everyone; it has touched all of us, either personally or someone we love. But “it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” You can help “light a candle” by being a part of the Relay for Life of Linn County whose proceeds go to the Linn County American Cancer Society. This is the 26th year of Relay and a marathon is 26.2 miles….so to tie that together. .. I am running a marathon at each of the Relays listed below. The theme is:       “you don’t have to run 26 miles…. there is another way you can help make a big difference…” “You don’t have to run 26.2 to 26.too”

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YOU CAN 26.too  RELAY FOR LIFE Marathon Series 2010 Apr 9   University of Northern Iowa Apr 30 CR Kennedy High School       May 21 Springville High School

Consider “doing a marathon” by donating $26. Your donation can go to the team of your choice or my team, Team Rog-The Martins You can donate on line at www.relayforlife.org/linncountyia or make checks out to American Cancer Society and mail  to:                                      Dave Martin/26.too 3327 King Dr SW CR Iowa 52404   Anyone who wishes to attend any of these events is certainly welcome.       To view my April 17, 2009 run to the UNI-Dome visit http://www.kcrg.com/younews/43365502.html      Please call 573-8155 for more information Thank you for helping me make a difference.   Dave Martin

          

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE

 

On June 4-5, 2010 the American Cancer Society will be hosting the 21st Annual Relay for Life of Linn County. Over 100 teams from the Cedar Rapids community will come together at Kirkwood College's outdoor jogging track for 14 hours. Each team includes friends and co-workers who will walk or run (or just hang out)--beginning at 7:00 p.m. Friday continuing through the night and finishing at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. These teams are from businesses, corporations, schools, churches, service organizations and neighborhood associations - all coming together with a common goal: to raise thousands of dollars in the fight against cancer. In 2007-08-09 the Linn County Relay raised a cumulative total of more than one million dollars; and has been the #1 Relay in Iowa each of those years..

 

Why overnight? When a person is healthy, days are full of sunshine and life is good. A cancer diagnosis is like entering a dark night - a time of uncertainty and fear about the future. Early detection and modern medicine increase the odds of surviving cancer and keeping it in remission, bringing a new "dawn" as the darkness fades, along with hope of renewed health and a bright future.

 

Relay for Life is actually a fund raiser within a festival, featuring live entertainment, children's activities, cancer education, snacks, and a pancake breakfast in a festival-like atmosphere. Most teams camp out all night in a giant slumber party! At 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning dozens of our community's cancer survivors of all ages gather to take one victory lap. Cancer survivors are asked to come to the Kirkwood campus to the baseball diamond at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. A free breakfast will be served to all cancer survivors and their families.

 

Why Relay? Cancer does not discriminate. It affects all in its path—family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.

Why Relay? At Relay hundreds of people-old, young, cancer-free and cancer survivors- experience what Relay is all about: A community supporting people who have been afflicted with cancer. Survivors meeting other survivors, the newly diagnosed meeting someone with the same form of cancer and comparing notes, finding someone to share with.
Why Relay? Relay is the chance to celebrate with several hundred other participants and spectators. There will be excitement, fellowship, laughter, tears and celebration.
Why Relay? Because of the sense of togetherness, that nothing is greater than family and friends, letting survivors knowing they are not alone.
Why Relay? Relay reassures those who have lost loved ones to cancer that they have a support group and that those who lost their fight will never be forgotten.
Why Relay?  Relay empowers everyone to fight back against cancer right in their own backyard.
Why Relay? We are asked to find ways we can be Christ to others. Relay is one way I have found.

 

How can you be a part of this?

1. Make a contribution to your church’s/parish’s team.

2. Help form a church/parish team

3. Make a contribution to Dave’s team                                                                            

(Make checks payable to American Cancer Society)

 

 

Please contact me with any questions you may have    

Dave Martin

362-8061 ext 202

573-8155

 

EVERY ONE OF US HAS THE POTENTIAL TO GET CANCER…

AND THE POTENTIAL TO CURE IT

 
Learn more about Relay for Life:    
            www.relayforlife.org/linncountyia