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Relay for Life

PHOTO GALLERY: Relay’s first laps

April 20, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

Survivors were urged to take the first lap at last night’s Relay for Life. Led by the Strawberry Queen and her court, the survivors walked with dignity around Plant City High School’s track. During the second lap, caregivers joined their survivors. In the third lap, everyone joined in to support those who have battled cancer […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life opening ceremony

April 20, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

The many participants at this weekend’s Relay for Life proved that “curing cancer is sweet.” The most current amount raised by the 72 teams is $230,000. But it’s not the final total. The goal for this year is $275,000. The opening ceremonies kicked off at 6 p.m. yesterday. Event organizers spoke and asked the survivors, […]

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Plant City laces up for 2013 Relay for Life

April 18, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

It’s time again for Plant City’s annual Relay for Life. The event will take place April 19 to 20, at Plant City High School. Kicking off at 6 p.m., participants will walk late into the night and into the morning in support of those who are battling or have battled cancer. Last year, Plant City […]

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Jackson Elementary plans Concert for a Cure

April 11, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

Peppy and youthful, Pim Sorber was diagnosed with cancer at just 32 years old. But the Jackson Elementary kindergarten aide won the battle. Now, two years later, she is doing whatever she can to help other cancer patients and survivors. With the help of some community choirs, she has organized Concert for a Cure, a […]

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Plant City High the perfect host for annual Relay for Life

April 4, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

For one night every year, about 2,000 people call the football field at Plant City High School home. Businesses, churches and other organizations erect more than 70 booths, and performances and other activities transform the field into a miniature city for Plant City’s Relay for Life. It’s a huge undertaking, but one that PCHS has […]

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Team ToMarrow continues tradition

March 28, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

Walking into the first captain’s meeting of last year, Nick Rodriguez felt out of his comfort zone. Not only was it his first year heading up a Relay for Life team, but also he was also one of the youngest people there. “It was pretty intimidating going into the Relay meeting as the only teen […]

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Top fundraising team tees off for annual golf tourney

March 21, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

Members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Carey Street had been looking for a good outreach program in which to get involved. When they learned about Relay for Life, they thought it was a perfect way to give back and support their parishioners affected by cancer. “We just got really excited about it,” team captain […]

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Plant City Relay organizers plan 2013 Survivors Dinner

March 14, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

When Becky Dame went to college, she was looking forward to all the things a young adult would get to do. But the 18-year-old kept getting sick. When she went to the doctor, she found out she had something more than just a little cold. Dame was diagnosed with leukemia. The form she had was […]

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Sole Sisters

March 7, 2013 By Amber Jurgensen

Sisters Angie Rollyson and Autumn Parrish are coming out of their starting blocks in full force. The women — the honorary survivors for this year’s Plant City Relay for Life — are organizing the first Sole Sisters 5K as a benefit for the annual American Cancer Society event. The 5K will take place at 8 a.m. March […]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Creek Middle U-Pick

February 25, 2013 By Michael Eng

Dozens of strawberry lovers sweetened their Saturday at Turkey Creek Middle School’s Strawberry Project U-pick event. The school hosted a benefit for Relay for Life. Proceeds from the berry sales will benefit the American Cancer Society. “>http://ksk-russia.ru/poluchenie-kreditnoy-karti-po-pochte.php

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