relay for life 2015

Mission Statement The American Cancer Society is the

nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to

eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education

advocacy, and service.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

noon to midnight Cadillac High School Veterans

Memorial Stadium

This event is free and open to the public.

Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

Help us create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

2 Relay foR life - Cadillac News www.cadillacnews.com | Monday, June 22, 2015

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I have lived, laughed,loved, and lost.

I have cried, mournedand grieved,

hoped, prayed, and healed.I have found strength and beauty.

I am a survivor.Author Unknown

A Note from a Cancer Advocate Volunteer:

Dear Wexford County and surrounding areas,

I write to you today as a cancer survivor, a cancer caregiver and as a cancer advocate for Relay for Life. I have been a cancer survivor since 1993, a Relayer since 2003, and an advocate since 2008. My life has changed because of Relay for Life and I have seen so many other lives touched as well. I dont believe that I would still be here if it wasnt for the funding for research from the American Cancer Society. I remember my first Relay: taking the track for my first survivor lap, the tears of joy that spilled from my eyes to see so many other survivors and to see a multitude of care givers, friends, family, and strangers encourage us.

This battle is a BIG battle but we are strong in numbers. For the load may heavy but with the hands of many it becomes lighter. THANK YOU to all who help fight this battle !!

Please join us on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cadillac to Celebrate the lives of survivors and what theyve overcome, to Remember loved ones lost to this disease and honor those who have fought or are fighting cancer, and to Fight Back against this disease that has taken way too much from our lives. If you are unable to attend but would like to help in the fight against cancer Please feel free to contact me @ karen.wexfordrelay @ yahoo.com or contact Stacia Thompson - American Cancer Society Community Representative Lakeshore Division 129 Jefferson SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-364-6121 Mobile 231-866-0292 cancer.org 1-800-227-2345

karenCancer Advocate Volunteer

Lakeshore Division American Cancer Society, Inc.

129 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616.364.6121Mobile: 231.866.0292

Fax: 616.364.6451

cancer.org1.800.227.2345 FREE

Other Local Relay for Life Events :

June 19-20, 2015

at Osceola County Fairgrounds

July 25-26, 2015 at Lake City Area Schools

Athletic Complex

Monday, June 22, 2015 | www.cadillacnews.com Cadillac News - Relay foR life 3

Until theres a

Cure...460 Pearl Street, Cadillac, Michigan (231) 775-0101 www.thelakeviewofcadillac.org

Gracious Rehabilitation, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Servicesby Lutheran Social Services of Michigan

3080 W. 13th Street, CadillaC www.CadillaCERa.Com 231-779-8088

GREatER NoRth PRoPERtiEs

ERA supports the fight for LIFE!

Enriching lives one smile at a time.Brock Arms, DDS 300 Paulster, Cadillac 231-775-8281

New patients always welcome.

Proud Supporterof Relay for Life!

Walk with us for a cure!

Saturday, June 27 Afternoon Noon Opening Ceremony w/ Survivors and lunch

Noon 9pm Kids Carnival 5:00 pm Relay your Voice 10:00 pm Luminaria CeremonyMidnight Closing Ceremony

All day Events include : Silent Auction, Yard sale, food, games and FUN for all ages !!!

EvEnt SchEdulE

Join us at noon on June 27 at Cadillac High School Veterans Memorial Stadium as

we kick off the fun and raising money for American Cancer Society. If you would like to be part of the Relay for Life please visit

our website:

www.relayforlife.org/WexfordcountyMI

For more information on becoming involved, whether as a participant, survivor or sponsor, please contact your local American Cancer

Society Relay for Life Specialist, Stacia Thompson at 231-389-7008 or by email:

[email protected]

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We Support the Relay For Life Drive or Walk ThruNext To Cadillac Sands Cadillac West Drive ThruNext To Mancinos Downtown Cadillac

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.

Make sure your team members and donors understand how important their contributions are by sharing how their support is making a difference in the lives of Northern Michigan Residence.

With your help, we arent just fighting one type of cancer were 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.

Look GoodFeel BetterMunson HealthCare Center Cadillac Cancer Infusion Center

Dates : Monday, July 13, September 14, and November 9, 2015

To Register call 1-800-227-2345

This free service teaches women battling cancer beauty techniques to help them improve their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Volunteer beauty professionals demonstrate makeup techniques, nail care, skin care, and options related to hair loss.

Hope LodgeWhere to stay and how to afford accommodations are

immediate concerns for cancer patients who must travel away from home for the best treatment. American Cancer Society Hope Lodge facilities provide a free and comfortable place for patients and their caregivers to stay, so they can focus on getting well.

Why We Fundraise New to

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Lisa A. Nelson, AgentAn Independent Agent Representing Aflac

PO Box 456, Cadillac231-775-0750 office

231-779-0461 fax231-510-7612 cell

[email protected]

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Dr. Amie Ruppert, Audiologist

The Professional Choice for Hearing Healthcare and Balance Assessment

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8872 Professional Dr., Suite A, Cadillac

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We applaud cancer survivors for their strength and courage in battling this devastating illness. As we recognize cancer survivors, we also recognize the

importance of joining together in the fight for a cure. You can show your support by walking in a cancer walk, helping out a cancer support organization, or

making a donation toward cancer research.

Major Insurances AcceptedAFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLANS

ResearchFor more than 65 years, the American Cancer Society

has been finding answers that save lives - from changes in lifestyle to new approaches in therapies to improving cancer patients quality of life. No single nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization in the US has invested more dollars than the American Cancer society and Relay For Life, to find the causes and cures of cancer. Much of our research dollars stay in the State of Michigan and are sent to Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and University of Detroit.

Wig Banks Salon 108 231-775-3810 New Image Salon 231-775-6152

We are helping to support cancer patients undergoing hair loss by providing free wigs to cancer patients.

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Proud Supporterof the Relay for Life!

Together we can find a cure.

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We have immediate OPeningS

Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM-4 PMFRI. 9 AM-5 PM

SAT. 9 AM-12 NOON231.829.3351

Tustin Branch

Proud Supporter

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Life

Look Good...Feel Better is a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the apperance-related side effects of cancer treatment Sessions include hands-on instruction on makeup, skin care, nail care, and suggestions for using wigs, turbans, and scarves while undergoing treatment including fashion advice from Stacy London on how to work with body and skin tone changes.

Look Good...Feel Better

UpcominG SeSSionSmunson Healthcare

cadillac cancer & infusion center4th Floor Tullamore Room

contact 800-227-2345 for more info and registration.

WILLIAM M. LONG, D.O.7800 US-131 S., SUITE C, CADILLAC, MI 49601

Fax 231.779.1175www.cadillacwomenshealth.com

We Support the Relay For Life

2015 Dates - mondays: July 13, September 14 & november 9

Time: 3:00-5:00 pm


Deans Body Shop6931 34 Rd., Cadillac

(231) 775-5983

McBain Auto Service, Inc.231-825-2729 9438 Morey Rd., M-66 N, McBainNorth of light on 66 near softball diamond Monday-Friday 8-5:30

No matter what your age, gender, or race, you could be at risk for developing cancer.

Early detection can save lives, so get screened today as part of your commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

You can help support cancer research and raise awareness in your community.

CaNCEr, Not hEart disEasE, is amEriCas NumbEr-oNE killEr.

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Its about a community that takes up the fight for the cure.

Thanks to all supporters of Relay For Life.

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We are helping to support cancer patients undergoing hair loss by providing free wigs to cancer patients.

To learn more about wig banks or other Cancer Society resources, please contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-227-2345 or online at cancer.org.

The American Cancer Society Wig Bank

These locations providing free wigs to cancer patients who are undergoing hair loss due to cancer treatment.

Salon 108108 Beech St., Cadillac

231-775-3810

New Image Hair Salon309 North Mitchell St., Cadillac

231-775-6152

about ACS CAN


Bosticks Drug Store117 E. Main St., Manton

231-824-6464Like Us On Facebook!

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To WiN! We are pleased to help support the efforts of the Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.foxmotorsofcadillac.com1450 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI

Call Us Today!231-775-3448 800-685-0378

What is the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)?ACS CAN is the nations leading cancer advocacy organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority.

Many of the most important decisions about cancer are made outside of your doctors office. Instead, they are made by your state legislature, in Congress and in the White House. ACS CAN empowers regular people to be part of the growing national movement that is fighting back against cancer.

ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is holding lawmakers accountable for their words and their actions. We demand that our leaders not only talk about fighting cancer but take real steps toward decreasing the number of people suffering and dying from cancer.

ACS CAN Volunteers are Winning

Today, over 70% of all Americans live in a smoke-free community.

But millions are still forced to work in smoke-filled workplaces.

Today, advances in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and care mean that we are winning the war on cancer.

But Congress has frozen or cut funding for cancer research and programs for the past five years.

Today, women have better access to mammograms.

But millions of women, men and children are uninsured and millions more are underinsured, with little or no access to life-saving screenings and treatments.


Sometimes you just want to be close to home. So, its good to know that quality cancer care is right here in Cadillac. Comprehensive cancer treatment is delivered by highly-skilled and deeply-caring staff. No long car rides. No waiting for treatment. Just the best care. Right here. Close to family and friends. More great reasons to choose Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital.

Hope. Treatment. Close to home.

400 Hobart St.,Cadillac, MI | (231) 876-6420

Our services include:

Blood transfusions Cancer treatment education Chemotherapy Coordination of treatment with other physicians and facilities Hematology Hydration therapy

Multidisciplinary breast clinic Nutrition counseling during chemotherapy Port-a-cath and central line care Side-effect management Specialty injections and infusions Wig/scarf bank referral

For more information, call (231) 876-6420, or visit munsonhealthcare.org/cadillachospital

ACS CAN campaigns led by volunteers and staff across the nation have:

Led to 35 states as well as Washington, DC and Puerto Rico to go smoke-free

Supported a 62-cent increase in the federal cigarette tax, preventing 1.9 million children from becoming lifelong tobacco users

Helped secure U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation of tobacco products

Increased federal cancer research funding for the National Institutes of Health

ACS CAN Is Winning the War on CancerACS CAN will defeat cancer by: Funding aggressive grassroots, lobbying and media

campaigns to make every state smoke-free and to increase tobacco taxes and funding for cancer research. We advocate for early detection programs such as mammograms and colon cancer screenings

Educating the public and media directly by supporting sophisticated training programs for volunteers to strengthen our movement and ensure that our voices are truly heard in

the halls of government;

Hosting debates and producing voter guides, candidate forums, and advertising to get every lawmaker and candidate on the record in support of laws and policies that help people fight cancer and save lives.

These efforts produce policies, laws, and regulations that further the overall mission of both the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN.Why did the American Cancer Society form ACS CAN?Previously, the American Cancer Society had one hand tied behind its back in the advocacy arena. By becoming a member of ACS CAN, advocates can use both hands to fight back against cancer.

ACS CAN allows for increased lobbying of local, state and federal officials.

ACS CAN allows cancer advocates to hold lawmakers accountable for their votes and actions through voter guides and town hall meetings.

ACS CAN provides legal protection to the Society. By forming ACS CAN, the Society is able to encourage additional advocacy efforts without jeopardizing its tax-deductible status.

in DOWNTOWN CADILLAC, 108 N. Mitchell 775-8200Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-8 PM; Sat. 9 AM-6 PM; Sun. 10 AM-4 PM

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Race For A Cure For Cancer

Grand Rapids Hope Lodge has beenopened since February 7, 2008 and since then

Hope Lodge GR has hosted more than 2400 cancer patients and caregivers. 56 cancer

patients and their caregivers from Wexford County

GR Hope Lodge has hosted residents from 70 counties in Michigan.

Hope Lodge offers completely free lodging to active cancer patients and their families

Insurance is a non issue

GR Hope Lodge has hosted 16,065 free nights of stay and counting.

Wexford accounts for 515 nights

The average cost of discounted lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers during treatment here

in the Grand Rapids Area is $79 per night.

At the above discounted rate, Hope Lodge has saved active cancer

patients and their families over $1,269,135

Hope Lodge has saved Wexford County residents $40,685

Out of pocket expenses saved here at the lodge (lodging / transportation / meals / laundry and

much, much more)

Estimated nightly savings with all amenities included is $177.50.

Including all of our offerings and amenitiesACS Hope Lodge has saved our

cancer patients and their families well over 1.2 million dollars and counting.


Cool Logic

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Our products lead the commercial diesel industry.

Cadillac Plantwww.borgwarner.com 231.779.7500

Proud Supporter of Relay For Life!

5858 S. 47 RD. CADILLAC 231.876.0611 www.curryhousecadillac.com

because everyone deserves great care!


Proud Supports of theRelay For Life

United in the Fight Against Cancer

South End Business US-131 Exit 177, Cadillac (231) 775-1222 1-800-828-9852

www.HighpointAuto.com

VENETIAN BLIND CO. ofMID MICHIGAN, L.L.C.

Joan Brown, Owner 517-490-86801480 N. Seven Mile Rd., Lake City, MI 49651

Proud to support the

Relay For Life!

When the sun goes down, hundreds sometimes thousands of luminaria light the way under the stars and a moment of silence falls during a moving ceremony of remembrance. Luminaria are glowing bags that appear to be just paper sacks filled with canned goods and candles, but every bag represents a life that has battled cancer. The luminaria ceremony is one of the most emotional moments as Relay. It is a time to remember those lost to cancer, support those fighting cancer and rejoice with those who have fought and won. Please join us at 10pm for this ceremony. Luminaria will be available during the relay at the registration table.

Light the way to a cure!

The luminaries are held down with can goods that are then donated to feeding america and are distributed to our local food pantries. Last year we donated over 1000 pounds.

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in a curePublishing Thursday, October 1

in the Cadillac News

She did it for life.

the Cadillac News will go Pink in an effort to raise awareness regarding this deadly disease. A portion of the proceeds

from this publication will be donated locally.

She did it for her. She did it for them.

NewsC A D I L L A CTrusted. Local. Connected.

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