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Relay for Life event at Lasalle High School raises money for cancer patients
Students at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lasalle participate in Relay for Life fundraiser to support local cancer patients. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor)
Students at a Lasalle Ontario high school kicked off their 5th annual 'Relay for Life' event this Friday afternoon.
The aim - to raise $60,000 to help those battling cancer.
The fundraiser is held by schools nation-wide – with a record number of students participating this year.
The event features numerous activities but most important of all are the 'survivor lap' and the 'luminary ceremony.'
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Students at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lasalle participate in Relay for Life fundraiser to support local cancer patients. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor)
Most of the funds stay local - helping people who are battling cancer with transportation costs, hospital and hotel stays, a help hotline and other patient care resources.
Allie Raper is manager for the Canadian Cancer Society. Raper is impressed and grateful to the students, teachers, staff and school for their efforts to support the cause.
'The dollars they are raising is supporting world class research, advocacy efforts, support services and so much more,' said Raper.
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Students at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lasalle participate in Relay for Life fundraiser to support local cancer patients. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor)
'Whether you're creating a world where Canadians don't have to live in fear of cancer, but rather how can we create a world together, living with and beyond cancer. And we're so thankful to be here with this incredible group today.'
Last year the event's target of $50,000 was exceeded - with $72,000 raised in total.
