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Thursday, april 7, 2016
The Young and the Relay Over the Mountain Teens Join Cancer Fight Working to Raise Money and Awareness
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there are more than 100 types of cancer diagnosed every year. Most common are breast, prostate, colon and gynecologic, but cancer can affect many parts of the body. Whether through personal or secondhand experience, it seems everyone is affected by cancer in some way. Over the Mountain teens are no different. That is why student leaders at area high schools are leading the charge in the fight for a cure by organizing Relay for Life events in their communities. This month, Mountain Brook High School, Homewood High School, Vestavia Hills High School and John Carroll High School will host fundraisers to honor survivors, memorialize victims and support caretakers. These young men and women are channeling their youthful energy, innovative ideas and eagerness to work into one cause – fighting for a cure. Each school is putting its own spin on the standard Relay for Life event to rally the community and raise money for the American Cancer Society. See stories beginning on page 12.
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