Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life^®. It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. Won’t you join us this year and be a part of Relay?

It’s not just an opportunity to celebrate, remember, and fight back. Your involvement will help the American Cancer Society work toward their mission of eliminating cancer as major health issue and will support much-needed services in your community. Thanks in part to the donations from Relay For Life and other events, the Society is saving lives, helping those touched by cancer, and empowering people to fight this disease all over the world.

**THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A REGISTERED PARTICIPANT TO ATTEND!!  WE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING YOUR FAMILY!! 

ANY AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER. 

THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN.

(NO PETS, SKATEBOARDS OR WHEELS OF ANY TYPE, excluding wheelchairs and strollers, ARE PERMITTED).  WE HAVE A LOT OF FUN AND GAMES GEARED SPECIFICALLY TO OUR YOUTH. 

THIS IS AN ALCOHOL, SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE EVENT.**

If you want to be a part of the fight against cancer, Sign Up today for the Onslow County American Cancer Society Relay for Life.  It's not too late to join!!  We are still accepting new teams and participants.  The FINAL Team Captain meeting is April 15th, 2008 at Marine Federal Credit Union on Western Extension.  The meeting will begin at 6:30pm.  These meetings are open to anyone and everyone interested in learning more about the Relay and how you can help us find a cure for all cancers!  Please join us!!!!

Email Carol Jamison, Event Chairperson, at carolj3@earthlink.net or call our Relay Hotline at 910-546-2855.  Thanks for being a part of the Onslow County American Cancer Society Relay For Life!  TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE A LIFE! 

 The  Fight Back Express is Rolling into North Carolina

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is sponsoring a nationwide bus tour with the goal of building a grassroots movement united in its mission to make cancer a top national priority.  Our message: “If one person can battle cancer, a nation can rise up and defeat it.”  The effort represents the largest grassroots mobilization campaign ever waged on the issue of cancer. 

The Fight Back Express is traveling across 48 states, covering more than 25,000 miles during its six month journey which will conclude on Election Day, November 4th in Washington, D.C.  The bus will be in eastern North Carolina from June 11 - 13 and make seven stops.

 There will be many activities at each stop which will work to educate the public, lawmakers, candidates and the media about the importance of government as a critical partner in defeating cancer.  One of the most important things that participants can do is to sign the bus!  It will serve as a moving petition that will show the nation’s support for making cancer a top national priority.

 Will you come to a local bus stop, sign the bus and make history? 

For more information, visit www.acscan.org/bus