The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center Announces Annual Cancer Survivors Day Event | Eastern North Carolina Now

The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center is hosting its 6th annual Cancer Survivors Day event on Sunday, June 10th at First Church of Christ.

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   Washington, NC     The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center is hosting its 6th annual Cancer Survivors Day event on Sunday, June 10th at First Church of Christ. Doors will open at 1:30. The event, sponsored by the Shepard Cancer Foundation, is a local celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day, which is held each year in many communities around the world. This symbolic event demonstrates that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. Survivors Day is a celebration of life and the Cancer Center would like to honor all cancer survivors on this special day. Caregivers are encouraged to attend as well.

   This year’s event will feature the 3rd annual Survivors Got Talent variety show featuring local survivors and their caregivers. All survivors and caregivers are encouraged to participate by performing an act in the show. Need an idea of how to be a contestant – musical instruments, singing, skits, readings, comedy, magic, dance, or any other way that you can show how you CELEBRATE life. Light refreshments will be served and all survivors will receive a special gift.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center on Brown Street: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage

   If you would like to register an act to perform in the show or RSVP to attend the event but not perform, please call the Marion L.Shepard Cancer Center at 975-4308 extension 132 by May 31st.

   The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, a department of Vidant Beaufort Hospital, provides medical services in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders. This state-of-the-art cancer center provides high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment along with compassionate care to the residents of Beaufort and surrounding counties.

    For more information please contact:

    Pam Shadle,
      Manager of Marketing, Public Relations and Development
      Vidant Beaufort Hospital

      Phone: (252) 975-4134 or pam.shadle@vidanthealth.com
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