The Relay for Life is a unique, overnight event that takes place at the Tarpon Sports Complex on May 11-12. Cancer survivors are invited to begin the Relay For Life by walking the first lap, also known as the Survivor's Victory Lap. Relays are also held in other cities across the extended bay area, state and country this time of year. Each event starts at 6 p.m Friday night and ends the next day at noon.
People camp out in the center of the athletic field where each event is located.
The Shingles Prevention Study continues. Researches are testing a vaccine similar to the chicken pox vaccine to prevent shingles. The shingles virus is a reactivation of the the same virus that causes chicken pox. Everyone who has had chickenpox carries the virus for life, hiding out in nerve cells. During shingles, the virus wakes up and multiplies, causing pain and the characteristic shingles rash.