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Why we Relay
Why we Relay I’m constantly asked, “Why do you do this?” Wouldn’t it be easier to just write a check? It would certainly be more comfortable being cozy at home in the middle of the night, rather than walking around a track in all weather conditions at the Fairgrounds. Why go to so much trouble? […]
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Greetings from the Relay Chairman
Welcome friends! Welcome to the 2014 Relay For Life of Franklin County. We’re here to Dream Big, Hope Big, and Relay Big. And, we’re here to finish the fight against cancer. This is an amazing event. Every year, families, friends, coworkers, community leaders and neighbors gather for one reason: to put an end to cancer. […]
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Luminaria: Every bag has a name
The Luminaria: Every bag has a name Whether or not you are involved in a Relay For Life team, everyone is welcome to participate in the Luminaria Ceremony, which takes place about 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 30. It’s a special after-dark moment when we pause to remember those we have lost to cancer and honor […]
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Relay For Life team hosting breakfast with Easter bunny
MEXICO — A local Relay For Life team will host its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Town Hall, member Kim Chiasson said Monday afternoon. Chiasson said Team Friends and Family Forever has been around for about 15 years. “It started after a girlfriend of mine was […]
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Relay for Life tollbooth to set up on Main Street in West Paris
WEST PARIS — A Relay for Life “tollbooth” will be set up in West Paris in front of Agnes Gray School to raise money to for cancer research. Last Thursday night, Linda Cary requested that the baord allow around 10 participants, herself included, to stand along the stretch of road in front of the Agnes […]
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Relay for Life teams invited to sign up in Farmington
FARMINGTON — For those toying with the idea of forming a team to participate in the Relay for Life, now’s the time to do it. “It’s very exciting to see new faces joining the fight against cancer by forming teams in the Relay,” Dee LaPlant, chairwoman of the Relay for Life of Franklin County, said. […]
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Getting medieval on cancer
The event always has a strong following, as there are few families that have not been touched by cancer, and the grand goal is to eliminate cancer as a health concern by the end of this century. Cancer is the number two cause of death in the U.S., behind only heart disease. One out of […]
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Relay for Life kickoff set in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Relay for Life kickoff will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The theme is Medieval. “The kickoff is a great place to go to get your questions answered,” Chairman Dee LaPlant said. “We encourage anyone who thinks they might be interested […]