The documents summarize information about the Relay for Life event organized by the American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life raises over $400 million annually for cancer research and support services. It honors cancer survivors and those lost to the disease. Communities come together globally for this event to fundraise and show commitment to finding a cure. The first Relay for Life was started in 1985 by Dr. Gordy Klatt, who raised money for cancer research by running for 24 hours straight.
The documents summarize information about the Relay for Life event organized by the American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life raises over $400 million annually for cancer research and support services. It honors cancer survivors and those lost to the disease. Communities come together globally for this event to fundraise and show commitment to finding a cure. The first Relay for Life was started in 1985 by Dr. Gordy Klatt, who raised money for cancer research by running for 24 hours straight.
The documents summarize information about the Relay for Life event organized by the American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life raises over $400 million annually for cancer research and support services. It honors cancer survivors and those lost to the disease. Communities come together globally for this event to fundraise and show commitment to finding a cure. The first Relay for Life was started in 1985 by Dr. Gordy Klatt, who raised money for cancer research by running for 24 hours straight.
The documents summarize information about the Relay for Life event organized by the American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life raises over $400 million annually for cancer research and support services. It honors cancer survivors and those lost to the disease. Communities come together globally for this event to fundraise and show commitment to finding a cure. The first Relay for Life was started in 1985 by Dr. Gordy Klatt, who raised money for cancer research by running for 24 hours straight.
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Cherish Sabers Mrs. DeBock English 4 November 12, 2014
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Research question- What does the Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society does for cancer patients Working thesis question- It raises money to help find the cure for cancer patients Refined thesis statement- The American Cancer Society and Relay for Life help cancer patients by having fund raisers that help raise money to help find the cure for cancer patients.
"Learn About Relay For Life." American Cancer Society Relay Events. The American Cancer Society, 2014. Web. 11 Nov. 2014. In the article, Learn about relay for life it was stated that communities from all over the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, as well as lost loved ones. Also it recognizes the fight back against the disease that already has taken to many lives. The article also tells that each relay for life is special to its community. But the commitment of thousands of participants, volunteers, and supporters to help is where the true power lies. The relay for life raises more the 400 million a year for the American cancer society and they put the donations to work. It says that they invest in ground breaking research in every type of cancer and providing free info and services to cancer patients. In the article it explains that They fight for every birthday threatened
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by every cancer. There are many ways to become involved in these events. Even for your canine companions. This article helps me because it helps the research recognize what commitment communities have for their family and loved ones with the disease and what they do in order to fight the cancer.
"What Is Relay?" What Is Relay For Life? The American Cancer Society, 2014. Web. 11 Nov. 2014. The article read, was What is relay? it explains the events and what they stand for. For instance the survivors lap is when all cancer survivors at the event take a lap around the track to celebrate the victory against fighting cancer. There also is a event called The fight back ceremony it is highly emotional and it helps inspire relay participants to join in on the action. It symbolizes the commitment to fight against cancer. It represents what the participants are willing to do for their family, friends, and their selfs. Relay for life started in 1985 with a person called Dr. Gordy Klatt. He ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, he raised 27,000 to the help the American cancer society to help fight the nations biggest health concern, cancer. This article will help me to understand what events will happen and what they stand for.
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