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Relay for Life: July 18-19, 2009
Chances are, you may know one of the more than 1200 cancer patients treated during a single year at Southwest's Regional Cancer Center. Hope is growing! Southwest is leading the way with new treatments and research, and is a Platinum sponsor for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, July 18-19, 2009 at Columbia River High School in Vancouver. The event runs 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. over the 24-hour period. Southwest's sponsorship activities include:
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The candlelight changes from HOPE to CURE
above the luminaria-lined path.
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Luminarias
As twilight settles over Clark County, hundreds of glowing luminarias will honor people affected by cancer. (A luminaria is a small bag filled with sand that cradles a candle.)
To purchase a luminaria, contact Karen Wenger, RN, nurse navigator, by email or by phone: 360.514.2555.
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Look for Southwest's booths along the track at
Columbia River High School.
Christopher Hoffelt, MD, made a splash for
fighting cancer in Southwest's 2008 dunk tank.
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Specialty gift baskets
Specialty gift baskets have been created and donated by Southwest employees and volunteers to raise money for the Relay, including:
Ticket sales ($1 apiece or 6 for $5) are at Southwest Washington Medical Center, July 14-17. Drawings will be held at the Relay for Life. You do not need to be present to win.
For more information, contact Gail Helland , RN, BS, oncology nurse coordinator/educator and nurse navigator, by email or by phone: 360.514.3127.
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A few of Southwest's Relay team members.
Come join us at the 2009 Relay for Life!
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Southwest teams
To join Southwest's Relay for Life teams or to make a donation, contact Gail Helland by email or phone: 360.514.3127.
Photos courtesy Gail Helland, 2008.
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