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February 5, 2013
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Relay for Life kicks off for 2013

The 2013 Relay for Life will kick off with entertainment and a dessert auction at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at Phoenix Charter School, 3131 N.E. Diamond Lake Blvd. The relay is held in July and preceded by several fundraisers. At last year’s relay, 1,215 people walked or ran on the Umpqua Community College track, collecting pledges for the American Cancer Society. Participants are encouraged to dress in super hero costumes for this and subsequent relay events. Funds raised go toward finding a cure for cancer. Information will be provided at Thursday’s event about how cancer patients in Douglas County benefit …

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The News-Review Updated Feb 6, 2013 12:29PM Published Feb 6, 2013 05:10PM Copyright 2013 The News-Review. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.