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Relay for Life of Stoughton-Oregon-McFarland, American Cancer Society

Name: Relay for Life of Stoughton-Oregon-McFarland, American Cancer Society

Date: June 17, 2016 - June 18, 2016

Website: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY16MW?pg=entry&fr_id=75054

Event Description:

Stoughton, Oregon and McFarland communities are hosting The American Cancer Society Relay For Life event and participating in largest and most impactful fundraising event to raise money to advance cancer research. 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. With the support of thousands of volunteers, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day. Please join us and take action against a disease that has taken too much!

Opening Ceremony: 6:00pm The Opening Ceremony brings everyone together for a high-energy event kickoff that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer and reminds us all that while we are winning this battle, fighting cancer is a year-round priority.

	Survivors Lap: 6:30pm Cancer survivors take the first lap around the track. Cheered on by the other participants and the sound of upbeat music, the Survivors Lap lets all cancer survivors at the event celebrate their victory over cancer.

	Caregivers Lap: 6:30pm During the Caregivers Lap, anyone who ever cared for someone with cancer walks a special lap so they can be honored. Caregivers can walk this lap with the person they helped if they are also present.

	Luminaria Ceremony: 9:30pm At the candlelight Luminaria Ceremony we remember loved ones lost to cancer, support people who currently have cancer, and honor people who fought cancer in the past. It's a powerful part of the event because it provides an opportunity for people to work through grief and find hope.

	Closing Ceremony: 7:00am The Closing Ceremony celebrates what we all just accomplished together. It's also a time to remember the lives of those lost, and to commit to continuing the fight against this disease over the next year.

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