COMMUNITY BRIEFS
WR group nears completion of home for veteran
Through a Sears and Kmart Home to Heroes grant totalling $21,838, Rebuilding Together Warner Robins has nearly completed the home of Army veteran Charles Moore and his wife, Valorie. Throughout the past two months, the Sunstede home received numerous repairs, including an add-on room to house a washer and dryer, new siding, carpet, paint and a new door from the kitchen. Friday marked the couple’s 19th wedding anniversary.
Houston County’s Relay for Life next weekend
Houston County’s Relay for Life fund-raiser is scheduled for May 16-17 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry. More than 90 teams have signed up to participate in the event that raises money and awareness of the ongoing battle against cancer.
For up to date information, visit http://events.cancer.org/rflhoustonga.
The cancer society will also be signing up volunteers during relay events for its Cancer Prevention Study-3. The study will enroll a diverse population across the United States to help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors that may cause or prevent cancer. The relay site in Houston County is among 119 enrollment sites scheduled this year.
Participants must be between the ages of 30 and 65, never having been diagnosed with cancer and be willing to make a long-term commitment to the study, which involves filling out periodic follow-up surveys.
Individuals who enroll in the study will complete a brief written survey and provide waist measurements and a small blood sample, as well as a baseline survey at home.
To learn more about the study, visit www.cancer.org/cps3, email cpw3@cancer.org or call 1-888-604-5888.
Warner Robins Supply wins award
Warner Robins Supply Co. was awarded the 2008 Rick Ryder Award on April 22 by Rebuilding Together Warner Robins. The award, named for the man who started the Warner Robins chapter of the national non-profit organization in 1997, was given to the home supply store for its support over the past decade.
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