The Week Ahead - Lake County

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Cancer survivors celebrated at Valparaiso Relay for Life

Cancer survivor spearheads Relay for Life in Whiting

WHITING | Cancer Never Sleeps, and neither will those who participate in the overnight American Cancer Society Relay for Life on June 1 and 2 at Whiting Park.

Hobart's Relay for Life team to meet today for planning

HOBART | The Hobart Relay for Life team will meet at 6 p.m. today at Hobart High School, 2211 E. 10th St.

Sister turns twice to twin for life-saving donation

LAKE STATION | When identical twins Allison Pitman and Amanda Taylor were toddlers, Pitman would help Taylor climb into Pitman's crib so the two could sleep side by side.

Solon Robinson community reaches out to Relay for Life and Sheriff's Animal Adoption

CROWN POINT | The Solon Robinson Elementary School Student Council has recently been working on a project to give back to our wonderful community of Crown Point.

Relay For Life of Greater Valparaiso meeting for team captains to be held March 12

VALPARAISO | The American Cancer Society is seeking teams for Relay For Life of Greater Valparaiso. A meeting for team captains will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 in Room C151 at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1600 Roosevelt Road in Valparaiso. Parking is available in the lot of…

Hobart's Relay For Life hosts team meeting on March 4

HOBART | Hobart's Relay For Life is holding a team meeting at 6 p.m. on March 4 for those interested in participating in the June 14 event.

Teams needed for Relay For Life June 14 event in Hobart

HOBART | This year's Relay For Life in Hobart is still months away, but committees are looking to recruit additional teams.

Attend a Relay for Life kickoff event this month

January has arrived, which only means one thing: Relay season is here! 

The Week Ahead - Lake County

MONDAY

Relay for Life Hobart kicks off 2013 planning "Sporting for a Cure"

HOBART | On January 7th, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Hobart will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at Hobart High School for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. The theme this year will be "Sporting For a Cure"…

Hobart Relay for Life meeting is Tuesday at Festival Park

HOBART | There will be a Relay for Life Hobart meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Festival Park Community Center, 111 E. Old Ridge Road.

Relay for Life Calumet Area receives American Cancer Society Relay All Star Award

TINLEY PARK | Relay For Life of Calumet Area was awarded the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Relay All Star Award at the Society’s recent Relay Leadership Summit in Itasca, Ill.

Relay for Life looking for volunteers for 2013 event

HOBART| Relay For Life of Hobart needs YOUR help on the committee for the 2013 Relay!

Chesterton salon keeps Relay for Life momentum going

CHESTERTON | The sound of snipping scissors and whirring hair dryers filled Salon 218 on Sunday during a fundraiser for the Duneland Relay for Life.

East Side Pack serves are color guard at Relay for Life

Elijah Bermejo, of the East Side, tries out one of his Scout-made s'mores the boys sold as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

East Side Pack serves as color guard at Relay for Life

Scouts from Pack 773 participated as the color guard for the Southeast Relay for Life. Pictured in front, from left, are Manuel Perez, of South Chicago; Jaime Avila, of Calumet City; and Jacob Garcia, Elijah Bermejo and Daniel Huerta, all of the East Side. In back are John Garcia, of the Eas…

East Side Pack serves as color guard at Relay for Life

CHICAGO | Cub Scout Pack 773, which meets at Annunciata Parish on the city's East Side, was once again involved in service to the community.

Scouts seeking donations for American Cancer Society

CHICAGO | The Scouts of Pack 773, based out of Annunciata Parish on the city's East Side, are accepting donations in their attempt to raise $773 for the American Cancer Society. To make a donation to their team, contact Karina Bermejo at (773) 391-0398 or kayala23@hotmail.com.