Incentive prize giveaways and more games are planned for Saturday afternoon. Wenatchee Valley College nursing and chemical dependency clubs' annual Health Fair will be held at the north end of the track. American Red Cross also will have a first aid tent staffed during the event. The event will feature a Hall of Fame, picturing famous people who have died from tobacco-related cancers or quit smoking. Numerous goods and services have been donated by area businesses and community members to enhance the event.
Money is used for research, education and patient services.
The American Cancer Society is seeing more cancer survivors because of its research, she said. A good chunk of money raised at the relay stays within the state, she said, adding Washington State University and the University of Washington get money for cancer research. Clayton said a lot of money is funneled into schools to provide tobacco education targeting youth, especially elementary and middle school students since studies now show people starting smoking by the age of 9. The society also offers patient services, including help with transportation and housing, she said. How to get your copy of The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle.