Come join us at Arlington Relay

To the editor: The American Cancer Society has been an active member of Arlington Heights for many years, offering a number of patient and family services, cancer support groups, tobacco control programs and lifesaving research. We reach our mission thanks to the help of dedicated staff and generous volunteers.

With the challenges of our day-to-day demands, time has become a premium and many people are finding it more difficult to participate in community service.

The American Cancer Society needs your help now. Plans are under way for the annual fundraiser Relay For Life of Arlington Heights, held on June 27 at Hersey High School, to support cutting-edge cancer research, free transportation to hospitals, help prevent youth smoking, publish lifesaving literature, and develop a new generation of weapons to fight cancer.

Now is the time for individuals, corporations and small businesses to build a team and join our fight to reduce the burden of cancer across America. The Relay For Life can be the site of a company picnic or family gathering while supporting a great cause. There is no finish line until we find a cure.

To sign up to participate or learn how you can volunteer for other patient services, call Mike Jacobson with your American Cancer Society at (847) 368-1166.

Greg Padovani Sr.

Arlington Heights Relay For Life