Relay for Life is a community-driven event which raises funds for cancer research and awareness. Among the committee members is cancer survivor, Yamila Sene, who sits on the PR and Marketing Committee for Relay for Life of Clearwater. “Relay for Life encourages other woman to know that there is hope and that they should fight. Other cancer survivors have made it through despite the odds,” says Yamila.
Last May, just before her birthday, Yamila was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. One year later, Yamila will be celebrating her next birthday at Relay for Life. Yamila is participating in this year’s event to let women know that everything is possible. “There is always hope,” says Yamila.
Yamila is also an advocate of cancer screening. “Ovarian Cancer is very insidious. It's very hard to detect, that's why is very important to have testing,” says Yamila. “Women should take advantage of all the new scientific tests that have been developed to find cancer. It’s important to know the symptoms and if something is not right with your body, you should insist in finding what is wrong right away.”
Yamila is also an advocate of living a happy life. “I also would like to encourage everyone to ensure that they enjoy life and to not let anyone negative around,” advised Yamila. “Always try to do things that make you happy!”
Yamila works at JoTo PR as the community PR, is a mother of three, and a grandmother of one. Yamila works on the annual Human Rights Walkathon in St. Petersburg and is an active supporter of various local charities and events.
Relay for Life will honor cancer survivors through a Survivor’s Dinner provided by Crabby Bill’s and a survivor’s lap. Relay for Life will take place in Coachman Park May 13
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For more information on Relay for Life of Clearwater, visit
www.realyforlife.org/clearwaterfl.
About Relay For Life:
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, and is driven by volunteers. Relay for Life began in 1985 when colorectal surgeon Dr. Gordon Klatt decided to raise money for the American Cancer Society in honor of his patients by walking around a track in a 24 hour period. Today, Relay For Life events are held in more than 5,000 communities spanning 21 countries and have raised an estimated over $3 billion. All proceeds go to funding cancer research with the aims of stomping out the disease.
In addition to fundraising, the event also raises awareness of the disease and furthers the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, helping them get well, and by finding cures and fighting back.
More information on Relay for Life is available at
www.relayforlife.org.
About the American Cancer Society:
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, and advocacy.
The American Cancer Society is the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion to date. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have cancer will be celebrating their next birthday.
To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit
www.cancer.org.
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