Staff Reports
Cancer survivors and their guest or caregivers are invited to a special dinner honoring all cancer survivors in Stoddard County. A free dinner will be provided by Bloomfield Assembly of God Church on Monday, April 30. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Fun, entertainment, and door prizes will be provided.
The dinner is held each year just prior to the Stoddard County Relay for Life event. This year's Relay will take place on the evening of Friday, May 4, at Dexter's East City Park. Registration is suggested, but is not a must.
The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Stoddard County brings people throughout the community together for a common goal. Teams of individuals walk around the track at Dexter East Park for 8 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The money raised at this event is used for cancer research, prevention, education, advocacy, and patient services.
Relay For Life will begin at 4 p.m. with entertainment and activities. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. Cancer survivors are honored as they kick off the event and walk one lap around the track. All cancer survivors are encouraged to celebrate life by walking that initial lap. Caregivers are encouraged to join the survivors.
If you or someone you know would like to attend the dinner, Relay, or both, please visit
www.relayforlife.org/stoddardcomo
To register as a survivor, sign up your Relay team, make a donation or purchase a luminaria online.