Cancer Section
Burien Cancer Survivor Completes Seattle-to-Portland Ride – On One Wheel
by Rachel M. Lusby Kevin Williams never thought life would take him here; to being a unicyclist who treks along with hundreds of bicyclists in 200 mile races, such as the Seattle-to-Portland race. This... [Read more]
Open-Mic Fundraiser For Family Of Esteban Garcia Is Friday, June 25th
An open-mic fundraiser for the family of the late Esteban Garcia will be held at BTB Advertiser Infusion Tea & Coffee from 6pm – 10pm on Friday, June 25th, in an effort to raise money to help... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Scenes From Last Weekend’s Highline Relay For Life
Last weekend, dozens of dedicated volunteers showed up at Burien’s Highline Memorial Stadium to participate in the American Cancer Society’s annual Highline Relay for Life, a two-day event... [Read more]
Highline Relay For Life Run (or walks) This Weekend
The Highline Relay for Life will launch this weekend at Highline Memorial Stadium in Burien, with 31 teams and 350 walkers planning on walking round the clock beginning at 3:30pm on Saturday until 10am... [Read more]
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“Strike Out Cancer” Bowling Fundraiser Is May 18th At Hi-Line Lanes
BTB Advertiser Normandy Park Senior Living is hosting “Strike Out Cancer,” a special bowling FUNdraising event for The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Burien’s Hi-Line... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Payback Time As JFK Teacher Gets Tattoo At Assembly
Story and Photos by Michael Brunk Something a little different happened this past Friday (Feb. 26th) at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien. As the end of the school day approached, students... [Read more]
JFK Cancer Fundraiser Could Result In Teacher Getting Tattoo
Burien’s John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is holding a one-week “Every Lancer Against Cancer” fundraising drive from Jan. 25th through the 29th, and if their goal of $10,000 is met,... [Read more]
Memorial For Cherisse Luxa Will Be Jan. 27th At Mick Kelly's
A memorial will be held Wednesday night, Jan. 27th at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub for Cherisse Luxa, 62, founder of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” group and community activist, who passed... [Read more]
American Cancer Society's "Relay For Life" Kick-Off Is Wednesday
The American Cancer Society (ACS) will be holding its kick-off for the 5th Annual Relay For Life celebration Wednesday, Jan. 13th, from 6:30pm – 8pm, at Somers Auditorium in Highline Medical Center. Last... [Read more]
Founder Of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” & Community Activist Cherisse Luxa Passes Away
Sunday morning (Dec. 13th), Cherisse Luxa, 62, founder of Burien’s “Drinking Liberally” group and community activist, passed away from stomach cancer. Known as one of the area’s... [Read more]
Longtime Highline Teacher & Swim Coach Robin Hoof Passes Away; Memorial Will Be Sunday, Nov. 8th
Robin Hoof, longtime swim coach and teacher for the Highline School District, lost her battle against cancer and passed away on Oct. 22nd. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8th at 1pm at... [Read more]
Advertiser Vision Collision Sponsoring Weekend Car Wash Fundraiser For Local Teacher Fighting Breast Cancer
BTB Advertiser Vision Collision is sponsoring a car wash this Saturday and Sunday to help raise funds for Robin Hoof, a local teacher who is fighting breast cancer. The event takes place on both this Saturday... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Scenes From This Weekend’s Relay For Life
The annual Highline Relay For Life cancer fundraiser began at 3pm Saturday, June13th and continued all night until 8am Sunday, and we at The B-Town Blog were very proud to be sponsors.
Here’s a slideshow by Photographer Michael Brunk:
OPINION: Why El Dorado West Relays To Fight Cancer
by Sarah Slaughter
Team El Dorado Captain
Team El Dorado (a BTB Advertiser) will participate in their second Highline Relay tomorrow (Sat. June 13th) at Highline Field beginning with the Survivors Lap at 3pm. I am often asked why we choose to throw so much time and energy into this all-night event held each year on behalf of the American Cancer Society.
The simple answer is because cancer affects all of us at some point in our lives…
Relay For Life Of Highline Schedule Announced
Highline walkers will walk around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life starting at 4pm Saturday, June 13th and ending at 8am on Sunday, June 14th.
This celebration of life brings numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer together for a unified effort to fight back.
Twenty-eight teams of enthusiastic citizens will gather at Highline Memorial Stadium for an overnight relay against cancer, and here’s the schedule of entertainment during the event…
Horse Around With “Hats On For Highline” May 2nd
The Highline Medical Foundation has a simple question for you, and they’re not horsing around:
Q: What could possibly be more fun than watching the Kentucky Derby live simulcast at a VIP trackside tent at Emerald Downs, with a sumptuous buffet lunch and silent auction?
A: Well, helping a good cause…
Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: American Cancer Society!
The B-Town Blog proudly welcomes its latest Advertiser: the American Cancer Society, which provides hope for a cure for cancer through the upcoming Relay For Life, to be held June 13th and 14th at Highline Stadium.
Everyone knows someone who has been touched by cancer. And for the volunteers who are busy planning the 4th Annual Relay For Life of Highline, it’s those personal stories that keep them going.
Set to take place June 13th and 14at at Highline Stadium, the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life provides a way for everyone to fight back against cancer.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. Teams of people will camp out on the field at Highline Stadium and take turns walking or running around the track. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length, to represent that cancer patients battle the disease 24 hours a day.
Teams can be made up of family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors who have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay.
One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The money raised at Relay saves lives by funding cutting-edge cancer research, early detection and prevention education, advocacy efforts, and life-affirming patient services. It is because of Relay that we are able to save lives, help those battling cancer and empower all to fight back against the disease.
Relay also allows all individuals an opportunity to celebrate the lives of those who have survived cancer and to remember those who have been lost to the disease. For the newly diagnosed, Relay is a healing experience that offers a chance to meet others who have claimed victory over cancer. For the caregivers who give their time, love, and support to their friends and family who face cancer it provides hope and understanding.
Highlights of the event include the Opening Ceremonies at 3pm which include the Cancer Survivor Victory Lap. The Victory Lap is an opportunity for the community to come together and show support for those who have gone through or are still fighting cancer. Immediately following the Victory Lap is the Cancer Survivors Social; all cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to enjoy the good food and share stories with other survivors and caregivers. At 10pm, the Luminaria Ceremony provides a time for everyone to pause and reflect on those we have lost to cancer and those who are still battling the disease.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser and is planned by volunteers in our community. Event Chair Gary McNeil says he got involved “because I lost my dad to cancer and I wanted to feel like I was contributing to a solution. Relay provides me the opportunity to support cancer patients and really make a difference.†Gary started out as a team captain and stepped up to fill the role of Event Chair because “it’s an important cause to me, and I wanted to do what I could to help out.â€
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. No matter who you are, we can help. If you, or someone you know, have been diagnosed with cancer the American Cancer Society can provide support and services to help you through the cancer journey.
If you would like more information about Relay For Life or services the American Cancer Society provides, please contact Kelly Cochran at 206.674.4103 or via email at kelly.cochran@cancer.org.
And please visit the website at www.relayforlife.org/highlinewa, where you can sign a team up, join one, or donate online.
We’ll see you there!
Here’s a video with more information:
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One Night Of Friends, Fun And Laps Can Help Save A Life
by Gina Bourdage The 25th annual American Cancer Society’s 2009 “Relay For Life†kick-off happened last Wednesday (Jan. 21st) at Highline Medical Center. The evening began with hors... [Read more]
“Classy For The Cure” Cancer Fundraiser Is Feb. 14th
Longtime Burien resident and active fundraiser Jeanene Laegreid passed away last July to GIST, a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer. To honor Jeanene’s memory, many of her friends and neighbors... [Read more]
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