Relay For Life of Woonsocket Kick Off at Vintage Restaurant

 
The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Woonsocket will hold an informational night/kick off at Vintage Restaurant, 4 S. Main Street, Woonoscket, RI on Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.
 
The Relay for Life of Woonsocket will take place on June 6th and 7th at Dionne Track in Woonsocket. The kick off will provide information on the Relay, including how you can participate in it individually or as a team captain.
 
Vintage Restaurant will host the kick off and the event is free to the public.
 
For more information on the Relay For Life of Woonsocket Kick Off, please contact Jeremy Milville at the American Cancer Society, 401. 243.2623.

 

The American Cancer Society to Paint the State Purple
To Increase Awareness about Relay For Life
February 25-29, 2008
 
          The American Cancer Society is encouraging all Rhode Islanders to help “Paint the State Purple” to increase awareness about Relay For Life during a special week of free activities, February 25-29. All Rhode Islanders are welcome to join in the fun as purple blankets the state.
 
“We are thrilled to celebrate with the community while helping to raise awareness of the fight against cancer here in the state,” said Paula Montgomery, state vice president of income development for the American Cancer Society. “Cancer affects so many people we know – loved ones, coworkers, neighbors - this show of support and encouragement is a great way to support survivorship, remember those we have lost and promote education while kicking off the 2008 Relay For Life season.”
 
Purple is the official Society color of Relay For Life and survivorship. You can show support to help eliminate cancer by wearing purple, placing a purple ribbon on your car, creating your own Relay For Life team or simply by asking a friend to get involved

 

 
Rhode Island Paint The State Purple Events, Feb 25-29
 
  • Monday: Rally at Warwick Mall 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday: State House proclamation and survivor social
at American Cancer Society Office, 6.pm.                           931 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 3004, Warwick
  • Wednesday events TBA
  • Thursday: Purple 101 on Relay For Life campuses
  • Friday: Lunchtime Relay For Life Rallies at several Bank of America branch locations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Last year 17 Relay For Life events were held in Rhode Island raising more than $1 million with 8,000 participants honoring 814 local cancer survivors. This year 20 events will take place around Rhode Island from Woonsocket to Westerly and everywhere in between.
 
At events in 4,800 communities nationwide last year, teams of families, friends and coworkers join together to CELEBRATE the lives of those who have battled cancer, REMEMBER those lost and FIGHT BACK against a disease that takes too much. In fact, one in every 100 people in the United States participate in Relay For Life.
 
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is a unique community overnight event that allows individuals from all walks of life to join in the fight against cancer.  The event raises cancer awareness and funds for research, education, advocacy and local patient service programs while serving
                                                         
as a celebration for cancer survivors, a memorial for loved ones lost, and a rally for the community to fight cancer. The Society is also a source for comprehensive cancer information through its website, www.cancer.org and its toll free number, 1-800-ACS-2345, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
 
For more information about the American Cancer Society Rhode Island efforts to “Paint the State Purple” or about a Relay For Life event, please call Paula Montgomery at 401.243.2645.
# # #

 

Home ll Index ll Discover Guide

Copyright © 2001-8 Blackstone Daily. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

 
 
     
     

 

For searching on the web,

Google