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Power.ISBU SBUR ISBUR UI ACTO kubotaUSA.com © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2017 Page 2B RELAY FOR LIFE Thursday, April 27, 2017 Louisburg, NC, “Keep fighting”: a cancer survivor’s story By Joy Bass I was first diagnosed with breast cancer on Feb. 23, 2016. That day for me was scary because I did not know what was going to happen on the journey. The words were hard to hear and my family had a hard time dealing with it. They were worried, scared and sad. I thank God every day that they were there to take this journey with me. They were by my side from start to finish. Not one of my surgeries, doctor’s appointments or treatments did they miss. I was worried about my family and how they were dealing with this. I would always tell them that God has this journey for me and he will never put more on me than I can bear. There were times when it was rough for them 2017 Theme: “Once Upon a Cure” Dear Citizens of Franklin County, We would like to thank the residents of Franklin County for your donations and support on Friday’s Relay for Life event on April 28, 2017 at the Franklinton High School stadium. We are very appreciative of the many prayers, participation, and dedication of all who are involved in this Franklin County Relay Event. A majority of the teams were represented by doing their time on the track throughout the night. We’ve worked hard to get to this point. Not only have we weathered the storm, but we’ve worked all year long to make this event happen. We do it because we have all been touched by cancer. On behalf of every Relayer in Franklin County we like to thank all the teams, sponsors, survivors, caregivers, participants, Franklin County Sherriff Department, Franklin County High School Staff and Franklin County Central Office, Franklinton High School National Honor Society, Franklinton Area Community Theatre, Kohl’s of Wake Forest, and Gamma Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Conerd and Freda Frederickson to set up, serve, perform and Kris Tharrington from Franklinton High School who came together to make this Relay such a success. Without you, cancer wins. With you, we save lives! And a special thank you goes to the committee. The success of this event is in so many ways a reflection of your dedication, spirit, and passionate commitment to your fight against cancer. Thank you! I wanted to take a moment to reflect again on what brought us here … Relay for Life gives us the opportunity to celebrate. We celebrate the cancer survivors in our lives and support them in their fight against this disease. We celebrate caregivers and thank them for everything they do. We celebrate taking one more step toward a cancer free future. We celebrate being together at this great event called Relay For Life. Relay for Life also gives us time to remember those we have lost. They are never far from our hearts, and it’s at Relay that we can come together and remember their lives. We remember them with every step as we walk around the track, and they motivate us to keep going. We gaze at their luminaries and remember the father, mother, sister, brother, son, daughter, husband, wife, grandmother, granddaddy, or friend that person still is to us. Remembering those helps us remember what brings us here. Thank you for joining in this fight. We fought back harder than ever tonight. How hard did we fight back?!! We are so grateful and thankful for the survivors are of all ages, they are the reason we continue to fight. Their participation inspires HOPE in those currently battling cancer. The theme for 2017 is “Once Upon a Cure” because everyone has a story. We are celebrating, remembering, and fighting back by participating. We honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to those we have lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight cancer in our communities and show our caregivers that we appreciate all that they do. A special thanks to the many Relay for Life volunteers who have worked to make this event a great success, celebrating the lives of those who have battled cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and pledging to Jessica Nicholson-Bland (left) and fight back against the disease. Danette Cheatham We certainly appreciate the generosity of this year’s corporate sponsors. Relay for Life would not be possible without them and you. We would also like to give a special thanks to Donna at The Franklin Times who has been our official reporter for life for several years. We greatly appreciate her continued support in donating her time and services for our events. Thank you all again to citizens of Franklin County, the volunteers, Sheriff’s Department, the corporate sponsors, Kohl Cares, the Mayor Art Wright of Franklinton and to our survivors for giving us hope. With your continued support, we can win the fight against cancer in our lifetime. We hope to see you all next year at the Relay for Life event 2018! See you next year, EVERYONE! Thank you! God Bless! Volunteer Event Relay for Life Chairs, Danette Cheatham -Chair Jessica Nicholson-Bland –Co Chair to see the pain and stuff I was going through but I would tell them to remember the verse that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me and the 23rd Psalms. Having to go through breast cancer surgery and treatment has changed my life in ways that I would never imagine. I am a stronger person and can endure a lot. I have more patience and joy in my life. I take one day at a time and enjoy the time with family. My strength and courage came from God, family, friends, church family, and seeing others that had been through cancer and the ones that are still on the journey. Seeing this and feeling the strength and support from all made me realize that I can do this too, all it takes is faith and prayer. I tell people now to please make sure you get your screenings for cancer and see your doctor for your regular checkups. Cancer is no joke and can happen to anyone. When people give to the American Cancer Society, it helps patients with a lot of different things. From finding a cure, patients that can’t afford medicine, gas to get to and from treatments, help with bills, support groups, and treatment. I really did not understand where the money was going until I had to walk in the shoes of a cancer patient and found out all the resources that are available for patients. Even if I did not need them, it was a relief knowing it was there. Also this gave me the information to help someone else along the way and tell them what is out there for them because I Joy Bass have a story to tell. That is why God gave me this journey to walk so I can help someone else along the way. It show me that the verse I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me is so true. I hope this will help someone and may God continue to bless each one of you. If I can help you I am here. Keep fighting. 2017 Relay for Life Teams Team Name, Team Captain Committee for Relay Event 2017 Event Lead –Chair – Danette Cheatham Event Lead – Co-Chair – Jessica Bland Community Champion – Hope Benton Logistics Lead Chair – Clark Frederickson Logistics Lead Co-Chair – Cornelius Cheatham Youth Chair – Heather Duchene Youth Champion – Mackenzie Person Youth Champion – Tyrese Williams Accounting Lead Chair – Tonya Clayton Survivor & Caregiver Chair – Linda Frederickson Survivor & Caregiver Member – Mildred Cheatham Survivor & Caregiver Member – Dorothy Waddell Survivor & Caregiver Member – Dazale Kearney Survivor & Caregiver Member – Tasha Hatten Sponsorship Lead Chair – Billy Williams Luminaria Lead Chair – Luann Corsale Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Danette Cheatham Gethsemane Church Walkers, Jessica Bland Long Mill Elementary School, Rebecca Watts FES Falcons, Tasha Hatten Harris Chapel Baptist Church, Jennifer Hill Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Jackie Rogers Bunn Elementary School, Lisa Barham FCS Central Office Relay Team, Kimberly Leonard LES Mustangs, Allison Moreschi Allen Chapel Baptist Church, Dorothy Waddell Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Darlene Perry Franklinton High School, Luann Corsale Laurel Mill Elementary, Denise Puett Concerned Women for Justice Franklin Co., Evelyn Blackwell FUMC, Linda Frederickson Pilot Missionary Baptist Church, Sherry Newell Youngsville Elementary School, Veronica McEachin-Davis White Level Baptist Church, Mike Collins Long Mill Elementary Living Hope Christian Church Inc, Anjanette Wilson South Main St Saints, Marie Riddick-Hunt Franklin County ELT, Hope Benton South Main Street Saints, Betty Wright Union Grove Baptist Church, Angela Daniels Mionnie’s Place, Donnie Roberson Edward Best Elementary, Heather Duchene Old Liberty Baptist Church, Dazale Kearney Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Howard Epps Perry Missionary Baptist Church, Barbara Alston TailGunners, Cindy Lou Tingen Pilot Baptist KidMin, Jamie Thieman Bunn Middle School, Kristy Locklear Haywood Baptist “Believers”, Erica Alston God’s Vision Missionary Baptist Church, Kevi Dixon Cedar Creek Middle School Mitchiner’s Grove Baptist Church, Miltreene Newell Nelson Chapel Baptist Church, Ester Terrell Centerville Baptist/Presbyterian Church, Ning Auton Mt. 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While cancer survivors should work with their physicians to devise a post-treatment recovery plan, the following are some helpful tips for survivors to keep in mind as they get back in the swing of things. • Recognize the im- portance of exercise. Cancer survivors who did not exercise much prior to their diagnosis should recognize the important role that exercise can play in their lives going forward. According to the Mayo Clinic, cancer survivors who exercise may benefit from improved mood and sleep, and many report feeling less anxiety than they did during or prior to treatment. And the American Cancer Society notes that some evidence suggests that maintaining a healthy weight, eating right and being physically active may reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and other serious, chronic diseases. • Take it slow. Cancer survivors should approach their post-treatment recovery slowly at first as they reacclimate their bodies to regular exercise. 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