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Health May 5, 2025 - 9:57 am

Community encouraged to unite in fight against cancer at ‘Don’t Stop Believing in a Cure’ event

by Tricia Masenthin

Douglas County organizers are celebrating 40 years of Relay for Life’s impact on cancer research and inviting community members to join them in a party reminiscent of 1985.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 1, 2024 - 12:23 am

Lawrence community members remember those lost to cancer, support survivors at Relay for Life

by Photos by August Rudisell

Many Lawrence community members whose lives have been touched by cancer gathered Friday night for Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser to support cancer research. 

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Health May 9, 2024 - 12:05 pm

Cancer survivors, supporters prepare to share hope in annual Douglas County Relay for Life

by Tricia Masenthin

Allie Montgomery, 32, is a second-generation brain cancer survivor. The Relay for Life has given her hope throughout her teens and adulthood, and Montgomery wants to share that belief in the future with other Douglas County residents.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life September 1, 2023 - 10:44 am

Million dollar man: Lawrence volunteer achieves fundraising milestone in fight against cancer

by Tricia Masenthin

After 23 years of fundraising to end cancer, Bob Silipigni is celebrating $1 million in donations and a volunteer award.

Mike Shaw Photography/Contributed
Health May 26, 2023 - 11:59 am

Gracious people, interesting pets boost Lawrence volunteer’s spirits during record-breaking fundraising effort

by Tricia Masenthin

If you’ve lived in Lawrence more than a few years, you’ve probably crossed paths with Bob Silipigni. Since 2001, he’s traversed the streets of his hometown and raised almost a million dollars in the fight to end cancer.

Health June 3, 2022 - 3:12 pm

‘The fight never quits’ for cancer survivors, supporters of Relay for Life

by Tricia Masenthin

Organizers of the annual global event and fundraiser hosted by the American Cancer Society have planned a big comeback for the 2022 Douglas County Relay for Life.

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