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When: Saturday, September 22, 2012
Resources and Refreshments are offered at 6pm. The program begins at 7pm Where: Under the front entrance of the Cancer Center 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor Driving Directions Select the "Comprehensive Cancer Center" from the list on the right Register on-line! Or, if you prefer, call the Cancer AnswerLine at 1-800-865-1125. Candle Lighting for Hope & RemembranceSaturday, September 22, 2012Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one due to cancer is invited to attend this annual event. Candles are lit in memory of those lost and as testament to our hope and committment that cancer and blood disorders will be conquered.This year's event is still in the planning stages. Please check back again to learn more as the date of the event gets closer. Shared burdens get a little lighterFollow the transitions of loss through art, music and readings. Listen as families share stories of their loved ones. View the Remembrance DVD of submitted photos. Display a treasured memento of your loved one. Light a candle in memory of those lost -- and as testament to our hope and commitment that cancer and blood disorders will be conquered.Participants are encouraged to bring small mementos and photographs to be displayed during the ceremony.Three ways to remember your loved one:Submit a photo for the Remembrance DVD.Learn more on our Remembrance DVD Submission: Information and Instructions web page.Have your loved one's name printed in the evening's program booklet and read aloud.Please complete the submission form and mail it to:
Patient & Family Support Services
c/o Martha Towas C426A Med Inn 1500 E. Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5843 Add a name to the Memorial Book preserved at the U-M Cancer Center.Please complete the submission form and mail it to:
Patient & Family Support Services
c/o Martha Towas C426A Med Inn 1500 E. Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5843 You can also print the invitation [PDF]. Rain or shine. Registration is encouraged. Register on-line! Or, if you prefer, call the Cancer AnswerLine at 1-800-865-1125. The event and parking are free. This event is presented by Patient & Family Support Services. updated 08/2012 |
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