San Diego Union Tribune : declared in Variety of Relay for Life participants shows cancer’s reach

Ortiz, an Oceanside native and lifelong resident, chaired the entire 24-hour relay event last weekend at MiraCosta College. More than 50 teams made up of caregivers, survivors and supporters in general walked the college track most of the day and night. Tina Ortiz walked in her first Relay for Life providing funds for the fight against cancer 13 years ago. 1 sponsor, held a golf tournament with all proceeds going to the Relay for Life. It is MiraCosta Community College, he said, emphasizing the word "community." "We support this event," he said.

Survivors, supporters gather for Relay for Life

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LOWELL — With the applause and cheers of voices as young as 5 years old, local cancer survivors teared up as they walked around the Lowell Elementary School gym Friday. I love everything about her."French was one of 30 cancer survivors who joined the children, parent-teacher association and staff of Lowell Elementary for their annual Relay for Life event. ***If You Go* What: Washington County Relay for Life* When: 4 to 10 p.m. May 19-20* Where: Belpre Civitan Park, Blennerhasset Avenue, Belpre* For more information, contact Chad Gardner at 740-705-2431 or chad.gardner@cancer.orgSource: Relay for Life "I remember when she was really sick and we couldn't see her as much," said Blake, 9, of Lowell. "He said, 'mom, we've got to do something special to help,'" explained Konnie Yoho, 58, of Lowell.


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