Cancer Survivors Cruise Ohio River June 4
The trip from Covington Landing aboard BB Riverboats Belle of Cincinnati will be two hours of entertainmentplus food, complimentary photos and prizes in celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day.
The event underscores that with early detection and treatment, cancer is survivable, says planning co-chair Patricia Schoenung, of Jewish Hospital.
There is life after cancer, says Linda Karr, development director for the UC Cancer Center, and its an inspiration to see the hundreds of survivors who come the first Sunday in June each year to celebrate another year of life.
Cancer puts life into perspective and shows you how important celebrating is, says Jan Marhefka, planning co-chair and an employee at
Registration is required for the cruise. Adult cancer survivor may bring one guest; children may bring two. The cost is $10 per person.
Online registration and more information can be found at www.cancersurvivorsday.org.
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