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2016 RELAY FOR LIFE MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY June 21, 2016 Page 73
By Nila Smith
On another Monday afternoon, May 23rd, the last
Relay Recess for local schools was held at Adams
School. Adams School consists of students in
levels pre-kindergarten through second grade.
Students assembled in the playground area at
Adams and heard from some people about cancer.
The assembly was called to order by Principal
Christa Healy. Healy spoke to the young students
in simplified terms about the importance of raising
money for cancer research. She noted that the
students had worked to raise money and said they
deserved to give themselves a “big clap” for their
efforts. Adams students raised $351.73 in this
their first year.
Healy pointed out that Mr. Adams at Adams
school was a cancer survivor, and that he was
going to speak to the children about his cancer.
Adams explained the treatment he received in
his battle against prostate cancer, with Healy on
occasion pitching in to help simplify and explain
some of the words Adams was using, such as
radiation and chemotherapy.
Another guest spoke about her mother’s battle
with cancer and how a healthy diet was key in the
battle. She also mentioned that a healthy lifestyle
was a big part of avoiding the disease.
A survivor who is a grandfather said that he
wanted children to remember always to go to the
doctor. Regular check-ups can result in early
detection, which is very important in the battle
against the disease.
Another survivor told her story as she came
forward with her granddaughter, an Adams student
in hand. She explained that her granddaughter
lived in Texas when the cancer hit. Grandma
was going to be in a hospital in St. Louis for
25-days, and it was a special surprise when her
granddaughter and parents came to St. Louis to
support her during her fight with cancer.
Ms. Healy returned to the front and talked about
cancer and the stations that the students would be
Relay Recess concludes with
activities at Adams School
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