White Plains CitizeNetReporter - WESTCHESTER CELEBRATES CANCER SURVIVORSHIP AT 3 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY EVENTS

Anonymous writes "More than 1,200 Turned Out
to Support Cancer Research and Patient Services

Westchester, NY – Crowds cheered them on, as 140 cancer survivors walked the first laps in celebration of their victory over cancer at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life events in Westchester County. The annual events held in Dobbs Ferry, New Rochelle and Yorktown/Cortlandt raised more than $150,000 to support lifesaving research, as well as local education, advocacy and patient service programs.

More than 1,200 people, came out to the events held throughout the month of June to take their turns walking or running, relay-style, in an effort to fight cancer in Westchester. The highlight of the evening, were the luminaria services held to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle against the disease. More than 6,500 luminaria candles lined the perimeter of the tracks at each of the venues, lighting the path of hope for walkers and runners. The solemnity of the luminaria ceremony reminded participants of the incredible importance of their contributions.
On the sidelines, teams enjoyed a variety of entertainment and activities scheduled throughout the night.

“We appreciate all the support we received from each of the teams as well as our event sponsors and underwriters,” said Karen Finnegan, Relay For Life Director for Westchester County. “We are especially grateful to the many volunteers and their families for all of their hard work to make these event happen.”
For those who participated in Relay For Life, the event represented hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that the disease will be one day be eliminated. Since the first Relay For Life was held in 1985 in Tacoma, Wash., the event has raised over $732 million.
For more information about Relay For Life, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. For more information about the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit its web site at www.cancer.org.
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