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Austin Peay State University Breast Cancer 5k Supports Relay For Life

Written by Kathleen Evans

American Cancer Society

Austin Peay State University - APSUClarksville, TN – On April 5th, more than 200 runners, walkers and community supporters braved the chill of early spring for the 4th Annual Breast Cancer 5k at Austin Peay State University.

With proceeds earmarked for breast cancer treatment and research, the Montgomery County Relay For Life is very fortunate for the continued support of Austin Peay State University and for the community for participation in the Breast Cancer 5k since the Relay For Life effort supports the battle against all forms of cancer.

4th Annual Breast Cancer 5k at Austin Peay State University. (Photo by Kathleen Evans)
4th Annual Breast Cancer 5k at Austin Peay State University. (Photo by Kathleen Evans)

The Annual Breast Cancer 5k is one of a number of activities held in support of the American Cancer Society’s battle against cancer.

Montgomery County Relay For Life will celebrate the courageous fight of cancer breast cancer and all cancer survivors in the Clarksville Community at its 3rd Annual Survivors Dinner at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 6th at the Hilldale Baptist Church Family Life Center, 250 Old Farmers Road, Clarksville, Tennessee.

To confirm attendance at the Annual Survivors Dinner, contact Paula Williams at 931.362.7519 or via email at wogwilliams@hotmail.

The world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay For Life, mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease.

Relay brings together friends, families, care providers, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups … people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. The Relay For Life effort is an opportunity to get involved for community members of all ages.

For more information on what you can do to join our fight against cancer visit our website at www.relayforlife.org

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