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PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING MAY 18 AND 19, 2001 , AS <br /> RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS <br /> IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> WHEREAS, on May 18 and 19, 2001 , the Indian River Unit for the American Cancer Society <br /> will hold the sixth annual Relay for Life in the Citrus Bowl at Vero Beach High School ; and <br /> WHEREAS, Relay for Life is a unique, fun-filled, overnight team event to increase cancer <br /> awareness in the community while raising much-needed funds for the American Cancer Society' s fight <br /> against cancer, and <br /> WHEREAS, long before the last walkers approach the finish line, new friends have been <br /> made, old friends have been hugged and all hearts have been touched by the magic of Relay for Life ; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, cancer survivors are special in every community and the survivors' victory lap <br /> not only helps cancer survivors bond in a common cause, but also helps the entire community see that <br /> cancer survivorship is real and that we are winning the battle; and <br /> WHEREAS, a luminary ceremony is held to honor survivors and to remember those who <br /> have lost the battle against cancer, and the luminaries are left burning throughout the night to remind <br /> participants of the importance of this contribution; and <br /> WHEREAS, the funds raised will provide services to cancer patients and their families, to <br /> offer more educational programs that will reduce people's risk of getting cancer, and to expand cancer <br /> research programs; and <br /> WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary <br /> health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, <br /> saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that May 18 and 19, 2001 , be designated as <br /> RELAY FOR LIFE DAYS <br /> In Indian River County, and the Board urges all citizens to participate in this worthwhile event. <br /> Adopted this 15th day of May, 2001 . <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Caroline D. Ginn , ChairiMan <br /> Nancy Maddsen thanked the Board and stated that the Relay is open to the public . <br /> They have 61 teams ready to Relay and expect about 2 , 000 people but would love to have <br /> 4 , 000 . <br /> MAY 159 2001 r PG 16 3 <br /> - 3 - <br />