Team up for relay

November 23, 2015

Washington, Iowa

To the Editor:

As we move into the holiday season, talk to your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers about joining together as a team for the Washington County Relay For Life event on Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Washington at Central Park. There is no better time than now to make a difference, and support the work of the American Cancer Society. Each day brings a new and fun opportunity to contribute for the cause we all care about so much.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world?s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. The American Cancer society is helping save more than 500 lives a day.

While the American Cancer society is making progress toward a world without cancer, only with your dedication and fundraising efforts can we finish the fight against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement. We are extending an open invitation to all within the county or surrounding counties to join us. Let?s fill the square on June 18 for the 16th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Washington County with the theme of ?Cancer Does Not Sleep ? Nor Do We? Slumber Party theme.

With your help, we aren?t just fighting one type of cancer, we?re fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay For Life experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten our loved ones or rob anyone of another birthday. Please join us and take action against a disease that has taken too much!

Please contact us if you would like more information at washcorelayforlife@yahoo.com or give Joni McArtor or Alberta Miller a call at 319-653-6367.

Joni McArtor

Alberta Miller