{"id":17957,"date":"2014-05-20T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2014-05-20T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=17957"},"modified":"2014-05-20T02:58:18","modified_gmt":"2014-05-20T07:58:18","slug":"montgomery-county-relay-for-life-racing-for-a-cure-a-celebration-of-birthdays-hope-and-courage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2014\/05\/20\/montgomery-county-relay-for-life-racing-for-a-cure-a-celebration-of-birthdays-hope-and-courage\/","title":{"rendered":"Montgomery County Relay For Life \u201cRacing for a Cure\u201d A Celebration of Birthdays, Hope and Courage"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AmericanClarksville, TN<\/strong> – Hundreds filled the grounds of the Hilldale Baptist Family Life Center Athletic Field in support of a celebration of life; in the collective fight for more birthdays, and that of hope for a cure and in a massive show of courage and support of the numerous cancer patients and survivors in Clarksville-Montgomery County.<\/p>\n

Held on Saturday, May 17th, cancer survivors, family members, friends, caretakers and supporters braved the unseasonably cool evening weather gathering for what has become a tradition in Clarksville.<\/p>\n

\"2014<\/a>

2014 Montgomery County Relay for Life<\/p><\/div>\n

Cancer survivors of all ages, seniors to as young as pre-kindergarden, shared a brief testament of their courageous fight to conquer this disease that affects people of all walks of life, the young and the old.<\/p>\n

The Relay For Life event offered a wide range of entertainment, and among the most memorable is that of the Luminary Ceremony, a time dedicated to honor and remember those who have succumbed to the disease as well as others still in the fight\u2014individual names were presented and a luminary candle lit for each in their honor, and for others larger torches lit illuminated the crisp, evening sky.<\/p>\n

It was indeed a sight to behold, a time to share, to uplift, to heal.<\/p>\n

The celebratory event has ended, but the fight for the cure continues. Individuals interested in contributing may still do so. To make a donation you can connect online at www.relayforlife.org<\/a><\/p>\n

So join us in the “Race for a Cure” in our continued effort to \u201cCelebrate. Remember. Fight Back.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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