For Immediate Release
June 16, 2009
Contact: Nathan Flood
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Senator Brubaker Takes Part in Lancaster Relay for Life 

HARRISBURG – For the third straight year, Senator Mike Brubaker (R-36) joined members of Lancaster County communities for the 2009 Relay for Life of Lancaster at Conestoga Valley High School on Friday and Saturday. 

Relay for Life is an event sponsored by the American Cancer Society to raise money for cancer research, celebrate cancer survivors and remember those who have been lost to the disease. There are more than 4,300 Relay for Life events held each year across the nation. 

"The generous spirit of Lancaster County makes this event special each year, and I would like to thank all those who have taken part in this event and other Relays for Life in our area," Brubaker said. "As a cancer survivor, it is particularly heartening to see the community come together to offer love and support for everyone who has been affected by this disease." 

The Relay for Life of Lancaster is the only Pennsylvania event to raise at least $1 million for cancer research in each of the past three years. The Lancaster event is the largest in the state and third-largest in the country. 

"In addition to helping those whose lives have been impacted by cancer, the Relay for Life plays a vital role in educating the public about the far-ranging effects of this disease," Brubaker said. "I would urge district residents to take part in regular cancer screenings and doctor visits to reduce the risks posed by cancer."