Relay For Life of Mower County

09/06/2022

“We survived round four of chemo. Mommy had to manage solo, but it wasn’t so bad today. I don’t think I’ve seen Sydney hug and say hi to so many people. She was a little social butterfly. She’s definitely getting more comfortable being there. She hates having her port accessed, but I expect it to always be a struggle.” - Sydney

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It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. No matter where you or your child are in your cancer journey, the American Cancer Society is here to help. Get support by visiting cancer.org/childhood or contact us at 1-800-227-2345.

08/17/2022

Due in part to lack of committee members and volunteers Relay of Mower County will not have any more Relay For Life events as of 2022. This is bittersweet for the organizing committee as the year 2022 would have been the events 30th Anniversary of being held in Austin.

The committee would like to thank the residents of the city of Austin and surrounding communities in Mower County, for supporting our efforts to raise funds for Cancer Research, Education and Patient Services over the last 29 years.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send a message to this page and we will do our best to answer them.

If you have interest in participating as a committee member or volunteer in the future, it may be possible to revive this event.

If you would like to participate in a Relay For Life event there are still some that take place in Freeborn and Dodge Counties that would welcome you.

06/05/2022

It’s National Cancer Survivors Day! Help us celebrate by making a donation to honor a survivor in your life. Give now at cancer.org/honorsurvivors.

03/15/2022

“This year is the BIG 5️⃣ cancerversary. 5 years following a diagnosis is a very important milestone when you have received a cancer diagnosis​

Today I’m going back for my colonoscopy and would appreciate prayers and good vibes. ✨💙🙏🏼 Posted up a for all my fighters, survivors, and their loved ones.​

I’ll continue to say it like a broken record. How important it is to get checked and have your screenings. Don’t wait before it’s too late.” - Kandice

The American Cancer Society funds breakthrough cancer research, provides free information and support, and helps people learn how they might be able to reduce their cancer risk.​

March is AwarenessMonth. Learn more at cancer.org/coloncancer

03/11/2022

They did it! Last night, after months of delay, Congress passed a budget that increases funding for cancer research. We know this funding is long overdue and desperately needed. Thank you to the thousands of ACS CAN volunteers who raised their voices to help make this happen.

This is a big step. But we also know Congress can do more. Stay tuned for more opportunities to make your voice heard when Congress starts negotiating this year’s budget bill.

03/11/2022

“Today marks one year since my cancer diagnosis. I received the phone call in the middle of my work day where I was told that I needed to admit myself to the ER immediately. Just a few days before, I was told it was suspected that I had Crohn’s disease. While I had already been misdiagnosed twice that summer, “you have colon cancer” were the last words I was expecting to hear. I went into the ER petrified and totally alone, thanks to Covid.​

I have so many feelings about that day, and thought I would wake up this morning with a huge array of emotions to sort through. But the one feeling that keeps rising to the top of my heart today is gratitude.​

Immense gratitude. For the friends and family who have been by my side for the past 365 days. For my body, whose endured so much pain and suffering this past year, yet persevered. For the simple moments in life, to the grand moments, to the mundane ones- I’m grateful for them all. Grateful to be cancer-free.” - Aeryn

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more: cancer.org/coloncancer

03/09/2022

02/04/2022

ACS CAN is helping cancer organizations around the world leverage advocacy tactics to save more lives from cervical cancer. On this , we celebrate our global partnerships that are helping in the fight against cancer

02/03/2022

“Gracie is happy to tell y’all… Mama is cancer free.” -Erica

The American Cancer Society funds breakthrough cancer research, provides free information and support, and helps people learn how they might be able to reduce their cancer risk.

02/03/2022

“Mommy rang the 🔔 today! God is so good and faithful. She’s such a fighter! Now we continue to fight and rebuild her body back.” -Toya

No matter where you are in your cancer journey, the American Cancer Society is here to help. Get support by visiting cancer.org or contact us at 1-800-227-2345.

01/31/2022

Today is the first day of for their 2022 Legislative Session! Throughout this week, we'll highlight what cancer-fighting policies we'll be advocating for this year.

But today, we want to invite you to join us and Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation for our virtual Week of Action on February 28 to March 4! Register today to learn how you can use your voice to pass smart to***co policies in Minnesota and help fight cancer. Register at www.fightcancer.org/mnweekofaction