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St. John’s St. Francis Co-worker team begins
fundraising for Relay for Life
Jan. 27, 2005
St. John’s St. Francis Hospital Co-worker team raised more than $5,000 last year
to rank them in the Gold Sponsorship level at the 10th Annual Relay for Life.
This year the relay will be held in Mountain View in June and the hospital team
has formed and plans to raise even more this year.
Amy Smotherman, team captain, explained more. “We formed a team with hospital
co-workers and their families and will work together to raise money for the
American Cancer Society’s Annual Relay for Life.
“This year the relay will be held Friday, June 3 from 7 p.m. until Saturday,
June 4 at 7 a.m. We are excited about the fundraising opportunities we are
planning and would like to invite everyone to participate,” she stated.
St. John’s St. Francis has participated with a team for the past five years and
has been proud to raise money to help the fight against cancer. “Unfortunately,
everyone has probably had some dealing with cancer. Whether a close loved one or
a family friend has been diagnosed with the disease, cancer comes in many
different forms and affects individuals differently,” she explained. “Through
the American Cancer Society Research, advances are made daily to assist those
with various forms of cancer and work is done to eliminate cancer in many people
throughout the year.
“Relay for Life is just one way we as individuals can make a difference. The
hospital team has many fundraisers planned throughout the spring and we ask and
hope for your participation as we raise money in the fight against cancer,”
Smotherman said.
Some of the fundraising campaigns at the hospital include a baby photo contest;
a spare change drive with the department with the most money kissing a pig at
the end of the contest; and a basket auction. “We did this last year where each
department created a theme basket and then we held a silent auction. Baskets
included a pet basket, Americana basket, chocolate basket and many others,” she
said. “Watch for more information about a specific date for the basket auction.”
If you or your business is interested in making a donation to the St. John’s St.
Francis Relay for Life Team to benefit the American Cancer Society, please call
Amy Smotherman at 417-934-7090.For media information, call
St. John's Media
Relations at 417-8202-2426.
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