Barb McKown (center) receives award from Calhoun
ACS representatives Shelli May and Judy Watson
Volunteers from Calhoun County recently attended the American Cancer Society's 2006 Relay University at Stonewall Jackson Resort in Roanoke, WV where they accepted the South Atlantic Division Appreciation Award recognizing that in 2006 Calhoun County raised $25,993 for a total per capita of $3.62 per person. Volunteers attending the event were Barb McKown, Molly Yoak, Jan Poling and Liz Ferrell.
With the theme, "Celebration with the Stars," the two-day conference recognized achievement for outstanding 2006 Relay for Life events and offered participants intensive learning opportunities in preparation for next year's Relays. In addition, each person in attendance gained personal insight into how his or her individual efforts with Relay fit into the American Cancer Society's big picture and their impact both in the community and nationwide.
Relay for Life is not only a fundraiser; it also brings awareness to the community about the advancement in cancer research, prevention, and detection. Many of the participants are cancer survivors, and their involvement is proof of the progress that has been made not only in cancer cure rates, but also in the quality of life following cancer treatment.
The American Cancer Society is a 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. For more information about cancer, please call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 24 hours a day or visit www.cancer.org
For more information about Relay for Life in Calhoun County, please call Judy Watson at your local American Cancer Society office at (304) 643-4870.
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