{"id":99,"date":"2016-06-07T22:35:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T22:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/sherwoodfordcommunity\/?p=99"},"modified":"2024-05-30T08:39:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T08:39:24","slug":"relay-for-life-2016-in-sherwood-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/community\/relay-for-life-2016-in-sherwood-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Relay For Life 2016 in Sherwood Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

Relay For Life – whether you are cheering on survivors, walking the track, passing the baton to your teammate or joining in exciting trackside activities, Relay For Life is more than just a cancer walk – it’s a journey.\u00a0Relay For Life 2016 in Sherwood Park is a community fundraising event Sherwood Ford is proud to sponsor. \u00a0This is where we\u00a0join together in the fight against cancer!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Relay For Life<\/h2>\n

The event was first held in in Canada in 1999 and raised $85,000. Together, we have come a long way. In total, Relay For Life has raised over $496.5 million for the Canadian Cancer Society. These funds are used to support Canada\u2019s most promising cancer research and vital support services for people with cancer and their families. With your help, the Society has been able to impact so many lives.<\/p>\n

“I’m a strong supporter of Relay For Life – I know firsthand what type of impact the money raised can have. The stem cell transplant I underwent as part of my treatment was the result of research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society.”<\/strong> – Carrie Walk-Boyd, Hodgkin lymphoma survivor and Relay For Life participant<\/p>\n

\"Women<\/strong>The Greater Edmonton Region Relay for Life<\/a> in Sherwood Park is having a 12 hour event of walking, running and strolling around the beautiful Broadmoor Lake. \u00a0It runs Saturday June 11th from Noon until Midnight. \u00a0Relay 2016 will include activities throughout the day. \u00a0The day kicks off with an inspiring Survivors Lap and at dusk will have a few minutes of solitude with luminary lighting to honor those fighting the battle and remember those lost. \u00a0This will be a day you’ll cherish as an unforgettable experience and never forget!<\/p>\n

In 2015 alone, 196,900 Canadians were diagnosed with cancer.<\/strong>\u00a0That means that every 3 minutes, one Canadian heard the words \u201cyou have cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Your support matters. <\/strong>Every dollar you raise or donate makes a difference – lives are changed and saved every day because of Relay For Life. By supporting Relay For Life, you\u2019ll help:<\/p>\n