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Cancer Association
Announces its 6th Annual National Cancer
Survivor’s Day 5K
National Cancer Survivors Day is fast approaching. On Saturday,
June 4th at 8:30am, Darke County will be joining communities around the
world in a celebration of life. The Cancer Association of Darke
County is sponsoring its 6th annual Survivor’s Day 5K. This event
will take place in the Greenville City Park, at Shelter #3.
You can register by calling the Cancer Association at 937-548-9960, or
stop by the Cancer Association office at 209 East 4th Street in
Greenville. You may also register at the event itself on June
4th. Registration begins at 8:30 AM with the walk beginning at
9:00 AM.
Everyone is encouraged to register and bring pledges; all necessary
forms may be picked up at the CADC office. All money raised is used to
help Darke County cancer patients. There will be a survivor’s
celebration and balloon launch at 10:15 AM. Delight Catering is
providing a box lunch meal after the balloon launch as well. There will
be time for cancer survivors or their family to share their stories of
hope and courage. To reserve a box lunch, please call the Cancer
Association. Lunches are free to cancer survivors and $6.00 to
everyone else. This is sure to be a wonderful celebration.
Please join us in this celebration of life!
The Cancer Association of Darke County exists to provide support for
people in Darke County that have been diagnosed with cancer. The Cancer
Association reimburses their patients for expenses including: mileage,
medication, medical supplies, and nutritional supplementation. Our
organization also offers a monthly support group, a volunteer driver
program, free wigs and head coverings for cancer patients, educational
materials for the prevention and early detection of all cancers,
information booths at various Darke County events, and speakers for
groups interested in learning more about our organization.
The Cancer Association also makes one yearly donation to an accredited
research organization that works with Darke County residents. The
Cancer Association is an independent non-profit organization that
exists because of donations from people just like you! The Cancer
Association of Darke County is not affiliated with the American Cancer
Society and does not receive donations or financial assistance from
their organization. For more information about the Cancer Association
of Darke County, please call the office at 937-548-9960.
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