It’s a rare form of cancer that’s present in her sinus cavities. She spent most of 2009 undergoing treatment which consisted of a combination of Chemotherapy and Proton Radiation. It was a long year, filled with many challenges, and weekly trips to either Portland or Boston. At the end of the year, she was put […]

The Survivior’s Reception is generously sponsored by Summit Insurance. Ron Theriault wanted to dedicate this year’s reception to Helen Deanis, a personal friend. Helen bravely battled cancer, never complaining or feeling bad for herself. She was an amazing person whose love of life was apparent to everyone she met. She remained very active in all […]

When it comes to Relay For Life, you can Bank on Frank! Not only are they a great team but they are also are a great sponsor of the River Valley Relay For Life event. Cathy Dorion of the Rumford Branch of Franklin Saving Bank is a great team leader. She organizes crock pot days […]

She is a very active young lady who walks a beam, performs on bars, does a split and back flips, and has a floor routine like no other. But it hasn’t always been this way. While other six year olds were running and playing on the play ground, riding bikes and catching fire flies, little […]

Erica Glover, Devon Melcher, and Melissa Elks have done an amazing job as coordinators and lining up items for the silent auction to be held at the River Valley Relay for Life. A great variety of items will be put into themed baskets. To date, there are Car Care; Golf Around Maine; Dine Around Maine; […]

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 The Road to Recovery Program sponsored by the American Cancer Society is a service offered in which volunteer drivers provide cancer patients with transportation to and from their scheduled medical appointments. Drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help ensure that cancer patients get the lifesaving treatments they need. The […]

We save lives. We are the largest source of not-for-profit cancer research funds in the world, investing $130 million each year nationally in innovative research. Since 1946, we have invested more than $3.1 billion in research. Our researchers have helped increase the overall five-year survival rate from 25 percent in the 1940s to nearly 66 […]

They do a lot of cancer memorial and tribute tattoos, also henna tattoos on children, and participate in many events to give back to the local community and Relay For Life. Kris and Jessica come up with new ideas for fundraising including bake sales, chili chowder competition, raffles, and all-day events at their shop. Kids […]

Deb Towle, team captain for the Dirigo Relay For Life Team (formerly known as the D.E.S. team) has been involved with Relay For Life for 16 years. Her team might not be the largest relay team on the track, but it sure packs a punch in the fight against cancer. As a team captain, Deb […]