Ruff Riders Head Coach Donald Hollas to emcee Relay For Life event in Katy
March 22, 2007 - Intense Football League (Intense)
Abilene Ruff Riders News Release
KATY, TX - The Katy Ruff Riders announced today that Head Coach Donald Hollas will emcee the 10th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life event at VFW Park in Katy, Friday evening March 30 at 7:00 pm. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event, offering everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer.
"I am very honored to be a part of this extremely important community fundraiser," said Hollas, who quarterbacked in the NFL for nine years, and who will lead the Ruff Riders into action April 14. "It is very important to me and our team, to become more involved in touching the lives of the residents who come to see our football team play each week, and we're very proud to associate ourselves with such a tremendous cause as the Relay For Life."
Also attending the Relay For Life will be the Lady Ruff Riders Dance Team, to cheer on the event's participants. Cancer survivors will walk the first lap to start the relay, while participants then take turns walking the track throughout the night. This year's theme is Friday Night Lights, Celebrating Super Relay X. Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer and is alive today is a survivor, and is encouraged to participate in the Survivors' Lap at no cost. All registered cancer survivors will receive a free T-shirt.
Fortunately, it's not too late to register and Relay online if you haven't already. Log on to www.acsevents.org/katy and begin sending emails out to all of your friends and family inviting them to join you in your personal fight against cancer. By asking for support, you are letting those around you know that the fight against cancer is an important, and that they can help the American Cancer Society in its mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer within their lifetime. Your participation can help save lives by funding research, early detection and prevention education, advocacy efforts and patient services. On each email you send, a link back to your personal page is automatically included at the bottom of your message, so it's simple for people to help.
The Katy Relay has additional information at www.relayforlifekaty.org
Cancer Information 24/7: 1-800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org
The Katy Ruff Riders are an indoor professional football team that plays in the Intense Football League. The Ruff Riders play all home games at the Leonard E. Merrell Center in Katy, and the season opens with a 4:05 pm kickoff on Saturday, April 14 vs. Corpus Christi. Season tickets are on sale now - for a complete schedule and ticket information, log on to www.katyruffriders.com.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy and services. For information or support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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