TAMA NEWS-HERALD –

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Tama County will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, June 11 at the South Tama High School track. In case of rain, the Relay will be held in the South Tama Gymnasium. The schedule of events for the Relay was announced this week by the planning committee

Special guest will be Dr. Aliasger Salem, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics at the College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa. Dr. Salem’s research specialty is the development of cancer vaccines. His research is supported by the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and the American Cancer Society.

RELAY FOR LIFE SCHEDULE

6:00 p.m. – Welcome by the Mayor of Traer, Pete Hold en

National Anthem sung by the South Tama H.S. choir

Presentation by Dr. Aliasger Salem

Survivors Lap

Caregivers with Survivors Lap

6:30 p.m. Silent Auction begins (closing at 8:30 p.m.)

7:00 – 8:00 Locks of Love may be donated

7:30 – Fight Back Ceremony with presentation by a Caregiver

8:00 – 9:00 – Bake Sale Walk

9:00 – Luminaria Ceremony – lighting the luminaria can dles

Invocation by Pastor Jim Radatz of Dysart

Honorary Survivor – Lou Brown

Reading of names on Luminaria

9:30 – 10:00 – Bingo

10:00-11:00 – Talon Anderson, Balloon Artist and Balloon Relay Races

11:00 – 12:00 – Frozen T-shirt Contest

12:00 – 1:00 – Karaoke: KZAT

2:00 – 3:00 – Poker Lap

3:00 – 4:00 – Bracelet Lap

4:00 – 6:00 – PJ Lap with doughnuts served

5:50 a.m. – Closing

This event is open to anyone interested in furthering the fight against cancer. The funds raised are used in research to find cures, education on how to reduce the risk of cancer, and support for those currently battling cancer. The American Cancer Society has a hot-line open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, to answer questions of any kind. The phone number is 1-800-227-2345.