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PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 17 AND 18, 2002, AS RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, on May 17 and 18, 2002, in the Citrus Bowl at Vero Beach High School, the American Cancer Society's Indian River Unit will hold the 7`h annual Relay for Life; and WHEREAS, Relay for Life is a team effort to raise money to fight cancer and raise awareness about the progress against cancer, and is an overnight, family-oriented event. Cancer survivors, young and old, are invited to begin the Relay by walking the survivors' victory lap around the track; and WHEREAS, a luminaria ceremony is held where candles are lit in remembrance of those who have lost their battles with cancer and in honor of survivors and the heartfelt love and caring shared by friends and family during this ceremony is moving and healing; and WHEREAS, Relay for Life provides an opportunity for expanding cancer control, advocacy, volunteerism and fundraising; for reaching diverse populations with life-saving information and for increasing the awareness of all the programs and services offered by the American Cancer Society in communities through our nation; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service; and WHEREAS, Relay for Life is about a community that takes up the fight. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that May 17 and 18, 2002, be designated RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS in Indian River County, and the Board urges all citizens to participate in this worthwhile event. Adopted this 14`h day of May, 2002. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA May 14, 2002 0 e1.' uti d d: C. r � , /