Freedom Relay raises $136K
Posted 6/21/09
(Enlarge) Katie Bernstein, of Sykesville, takes a photo of the luminaria honoring her aunt during the American Cancer Society’s Freedom Area Relay for Life, held June 13-14 at the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department. Luminarias were lit to honor cancer survivors and who have lost their lives to the disease. 
 (Photo by Anthony Castellano)
"It really is amazing when you see all the people come together for one cause," said Amanda Milewski, spokeswoman for the event, which was held at the Sykesville/Freedom Dist. Fire Department carnival grounds on June 13.
The event raised $136,114.25 and saw 683 participants, including 92 registered cancer survivors, Milewski said.
She added that about 170 people signed up for the American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention-3 Study — a long-term, nationwide study on people who never have been diagnosed with cancer.
Milewski said the economy and weather were factors in raising less money and having fewer participants than previous years.
However, there is still an opportunity to donate until Aug. 31. Go to www.relayforlife.org/freedommd for more information on how to give.
For more information about the American Cancer Society, call 410-781-4316.
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Way to go Chris!!!!!!
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