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St. Charles man co-chairs corporate team to benefit American Cancer Society

St. Charles resident Joe Bulgarelli will co-chair a workplace team supporting the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Carol Stream.

Bulgarelli's employer, American Litho of Carol Stream, has launched a yearlong campaign to fight cancer, pledging to raise $20,000 in support of the American Cancer Society.

"Relay will be a major part of our company goal, so we're getting started with kickoff events next month," says Bulgarelli, a sales executive with ALitho since 2001.

ALitho will support the Relay event scheduled for Saturday, June 27 at Ross Ferraro Town Center in Carol Stream.

"We're getting our families involved," Bulgarelli says, "because that's how we can really build a strong volunteer base. My wife, Ursula, and my daughter Tatiana, who's 14, will be helping us out."

Bulgarelli says he understands the worry and stress a cancer diagnosis can cause within families.

"In 2013, my dad was successfully treated for bladder cancer. We feel very lucky, but we know other families really struggle with this disease. The money we raise will go for programs to help them get through the tough times."

The American Cancer Society offers community-based help for patients and loved ones, including a 24-hour hotline, (800) 227-2345, peer support and free rides to treatment for cancer patients who can't get there on their own.

"We also want to prevent cancer in our own lives," says Bulgarelli, "so we're planning a series of wellness events for ALitho employees."

Informal get-togethers will share helpful information on healthy eating, exercise, and the cancer tests people should ask their doctors about, he says.

With 300-plus employees at ALitho's Carol Stream plant, Bulgarelli is confident that he can build a strong team. "We will reach out to our clients and the community to help make this a success," he adds.

More information about the Relay For Life is available at www.relayforlife.org. Cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones can find caring, expert support by calling (800) 227-2345 or visiting www.cancer.org.

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