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This year’s annual American Cancer Society fundraiser will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at its regular site: The West Noble High School track and football field, south of Ligonier along US 33. But the 2012 Relay Kick-Off comes on Thursday, February 9, from 6:30-8 p.m. at The Noble County Public Library’s Cole Meeting room, in the lower level of the Albion facility. This year’s Relay theme is “Happy Birthday”: Let’s fight back and celebrate many more birthdays! They will be recognizing cancer survivors in Noble County and signing up teams for their event in May. Joining the American Cancer Society in the fight against cancer are WAWK Radio at 95.5 FM and AM 1140, The IceBreaker Wakefest,  Courier Kendallville, and Subway of Ligonier.

Cancer never sleeps, so relays are overnight events, lasting up to 24 hours, in which teams raise funds to fight the disease; team members take turns keeping on the track to celebrate those who’ve battled cancer, remember those lost, and fight back. Each year more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 US communities and 20 other countries take part in Relay events to raise funds for programs, services, research and assistance.

Team members are encouraged to find varying ways to raise funds, and at the Relay itself they often camp out around the track (although members aren’t required to be there the whole time), and take part in food, games, and activities. More information can be found on the Relay For Life website at: www.relayforlife.org/noblecountyin. You can also contact: Event Chair, Carla Fiandt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 260-636-3744; or ACS Staff Partner, Melissa Stephens This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 260-471-3911; or Team Development Chair, Stacey Lang at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 260-894-1418; or Survivorship Chair, Luana Walker by calling  260-636-7337.

Please join them in celebrating more birthdays at their Kick-Off event, and  make this a great year! There have been many lives touched by cancer this past year, and this is their part in fighting back for their survivors and for those who have lost their battle.

While Relay participants have fun, it’s for an important cause and much help is still needed to make the event a successful. The Relay is looking not only for teams, but for committee members, and help in a variety of areas.

I walked around a track today

I walked to help a disease go away

I walked because there is a need

I walked so bodies could be freed

I walked to give a small child hope

I walked to help someone cope

I walked for a husband or wife

I walked with my head held high

I walked for that one about to die

I walked excitedly, not demure

I walked to help find a cure

I walked for everyone to see

I walked for you

I walked for me.

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