(Topeka, Kan.) – Today, more than 10 million Americans are leading longer, more productive lives despite having cancer. National Cancer Survivor’s Day, celebrated in June, is a way to focus on issues facing cancer survivors and show our support for them, their families and the dedicated health professionals involved in their care.
In an effort to congratulate those who are winning the battle, the American Cancer Society, Stormont-Vail HealthCare and St. Francis Health Center will sponsor the annual Cancer Survivor’s Day Picnic on Sunday, June 1, at the Agricultural Hall at the Kansas Expocentre. Topeka area cancer survivors and their families are invited to the free celebration. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
The theme of the evening is “Wild, Wild West.” Survivors will get a chance to rope with a lariat, have their photo taken in a scene from the “Wild West” complete with a miniature horse, and enjoy a catered Western style meal. Ben Bauman, 49 ABC news anchor, will emcee the event. Local businesses have donated items to be given away as door prizes the night of the event. Admission is free.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:20 p.m. A survivior is anyone who is a current or past patient with a diagnosis with cancer. You are a survivor regardless of your current status.
