Napa Fights Back Against Cancer 2013

Organizers of Napa Relay for Life are gearing up for the 2013 event, which starts 9 a.m. July 27 at Napa Valley College track.

The event, which aims to increase cancer awareness in Napa while raising much-needed funds for the American Cancer Society’s programs and services, runs for 24 hours at the track at 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy., Napa.

Teams of up to 12 people are formed by local businesses, community groups and individuals raise funds prior to the event.

For more information and to register for the Napa Relay for Life, go to www.relayforlife.org/napaca or contact Lynn Leal at backstagelynn@aol.com.

Special Research Study

This year only, Napa Relay will offer the opportunity to participate first-hand in a landmark study, the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). 

The American Cancer Society's Epidemiology Research Program is inviting men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have no personal history of cancer to join this historic research study.

The ultimate goal is to enroll at least 300,000 adults from various racial/ethnic backgrounds from across the U.S.  By joining CPS-3, participants can help understanding in how to prevent cancer.

For more information on the study, visit http://www.cancer.org/cps3 or call 1-800-227-2345

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Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event, held in more than 4,800 communities across the country. In California, more than 300 communities will host Relay For Life events.

For more information on the American Cancer Society, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

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