During the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Racine Walk on August 13 at Mount Pleasant Campus Park, more than 500 bags of luminaria were lit to represent the lives of loved ones affected by cancer.
RACINE – More than 300 Racine residents gathered at Mount Pleasant Campus Park on August 13 for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Racine Walk, and so far have raised $ 155,000 to save lives from cancer.
“The American Cancer Society is so grateful to the incredible Racine community for coming together to support the 2021 season for the life of Racine,” said Maddie Petre, senior development manager at the American Cancer Society. “Our Relay for Life Walk helps the American Cancer Society fund breakthrough research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of cancer, free trips to chemotherapy and hospital accommodations, a 24/7 cancer helpline, and more to offer. “
Honorary survivor
Honorary survivor Sandra Johnson of Mount Pleasant shared about her breast cancer journey. Like so many, Johnson’s screening had been delayed due to the pandemic. In December 2020, she was finally able to get her routine mammogram, which revealed a stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis. Now that Johnson has finished her chemotherapy, Johnson continues the infusions and regains her strength. Johnson’s story was an encouraging reminder to have age-appropriate cancer screenings to detect cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
Johnson opened the walk, which was attended by 44 teams who joined this year’s Racine’s Relay For Life movement. Racine Relay for Life was also honored to welcome and celebrate the lives of more than 100 cancer survivors. More than 500 Luminaria bags were illuminated, depicting the lives of loved ones afflicted with cancer. The Luminaria ceremony gave strength, comfort and warmth to honor the survivors and to commemorate the deceased.
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