Today is the start of the Relay for Life in Panama City. Our library has been an active participant of this event for many years now. A previous library director is a cancer survivor and there are several people on staff who are cancer survivors. The American Cancer Society promotes cancer research and awareness, the Relay is one of the fund-raising efforts used to support ACS. Practically everyone is affected by cancer today, if not directly certainly someone close is directly affected by some form of cancer. Early detection is key to the survival rates. Even if there is no family history of cancer, cancer is still a possibility for anyone. Treatment options have improved over the years, research continues to offer higher success rates. Support your local Relay for Life -- find a team and join or support a team. Each Relay is an 18 hour event beginning on Friday afternoon and ending Saturday morning. Team members take turns walking the track throught the event. Some teams walk the entire 18 hours! One year I remember someone running (yes, running) from beginning to end. Unbelievable! He took 15 minute breaks I think every couple hours. What an inspiration!
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