Balls Aren’t Only for the Fall

At the American Cancer Society, we think spring is great time to host a ball. Why wait until fall to lend your support to the fight against cancer?

The 5th annual Silver Dollar Ball is May 12 at XO Ranch in Aubrey, Texas. Country music singer Joe Diffie will headline this year’s ball, themed: Wild, Wild West – The Legend of Calling Out Cancer. Emmy award-winning ESPN sports broadcaster and former NFL player, Trevor Matich will lend his talents as the ball’s emcee.

Unique to the Silver Dollar Ball is the Circle of Horseshoes, a stunning display of authentic horseshoes in honor of someone who has battled cancer. The Horseshoes for Hope, each with a personalized plaque, may be taken home by the purchaser as a memento of their loved one and of the night’s festivities.

Tickets to the ball and horseshoes are still available to purchase. Visit SilverDollarBall.org for complete event details.

Working Together to Fund Cancer Research

Maria Clark, American Cancer Society regional vice president, recently attended a Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) event honoring CPRIT Foundation Chairman Jim Pitts. Pitts, a long-time supporter of the CPRIT, was presented with the Courage Against Cancer Award for advocating for cancer research and prevention programs.

At the ceremony, the American Cancer Society was acknowledged for its role in helping form, fund and support the work of the CPRIT.

Read CPRIT’s Courage Against Cancer press release. View CPRIT’s event photos on Flickr.

 Pictured: Maria Clark with CPRIT Foundation Chairman Jim Pitts.

Relay For Life is Happening NOW – video

On Friday, April 27, CBS 11 meteorologist Larry Mowry broadcasted live from Relay For Life of Fort Worth.  Take a look!

As you can see, Relay For Life season is in full swing. If you haven’t attended an event or formed a team―don’t worry―you’re not too late. With 48 Relay For Life events in North Texas this year, there’s one in your community.

Six Ways to Get into the Relay Spirit

1. Check out the NTx RFL 2012 Calendar
2. Visit RelayForLife.org
3. Form a team
4. Dedicate a luminaria to a loved one
5. Show your support with a Relay For Life Facebook cover
6. Give. Give. GIVE.

A BIG thank you to our Relay For Life media sponsor CBS 11/TXA 21 for the great coverage!