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By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times, published April 27, 2001
Relay for Life events set today and Saturday
Walkers, runners and cancer survivors will participate in Relay for Life events today and Saturday at three locations in Pinellas County: Osceola High School, 9751 98th St. N, Seminole; Dunedin High School, 1651 Pinehurst Road; and the England Brothers Park band shell, Pinellas Park. At or shortly after 6 p.m., cancer survivors will walk the first lap by themselves. Then various teams, which have gotten pledges for the American Cancer Society, take turns circling the field. Participants and spectators can purchase bags containing candles in memory of a cancer survivor or someone who has died from the disease. About 8:45 p.m., in a darkened stadium, the candles are to be lit during a special ceremony. They will keep burning until festivities end at noon Saturday.
The public is invited to a free international adoption seminar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 at New Beginnings Family and Children's Services, 1301 Seminole Blvd., Suite 111, Largo. Information on thousands of children from around the world will be available. Call (727) 584-5262.