2009 Relay for Life Battle Creek Schedule
All across the U.S., especially during the summer, communities
are stepping out and walking for the American Cancer
Society's (ACS) annual Relay for Life.
This year's event in Battle Creek is set for Saturday
and Sunday, July 11-12, from 10 a.m.-10 a.m. at the Lakeview
High School track. The opening ceremony is set for noon.
There will be a Fight Back ceremony at 4:15 p.m., a Survivor
Lap at 6 p.m. followed by a Survivors' Dinner, and a
Luminary ceremony at dusk.
Relay For Life, the signature event of the ACS, is a
24-hour community-based event that encourages individuals
to get involved in the fight against cancer. Above all
else, Relay For Life is a celebration of life, health,
and cancer survivorship. It is a way to pay tribute to
those who have lost their battles with cancer and to
support those who are currently fighting it.
If you would like to participate or sponsor someone
who will be walking in the events, call 1-800-227-2345.
Battle Creek Health System, sponsored by two parent
organizations--Trinity Health (the fourth largest Catholic
health system in the U.S. with 21 hospitals, 9 nursing
homes, 19 senior house facilities, 8 home health care
agencies, and 4 hospices in Michigan alone) and BCHS
Community Partners, is accredited by the Joint Commission
on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Battle
Creek Health System, a member of the Mercy Cancer Network,
is a recipient of the 2008 HealthGrades Orthopaedic Surgery
Excellence Award(tm) and 2009 Five Star rated for joint
replacement surgery and total knee replacement. HealthGrades
is a leading health care information company that provides
objective 'report card' ratings nationwide. BCHS provides
excellent health care for the community and promotes
wellness for the whole person with access and compassion
for all. For the latest medical information, visit the
BCHS web site at www.bchealth.com or call the BCHS Marketing
Department at (269) 966-8132.
Over a dozen physicians and staff members representing
nearly 100 Battle Creek Health System associates and
their families lace up their shoes in preparation for
this year's community-wide Relay for Life event on July
11-12 at the Lakeview High School track.
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