Cancer Society receives memorials

Published Saturday, November 29, 2008

The Freeborn County Unit of the American Cancer Society has received memorial gifts in memory of John McCune, Bonnie Sloan, Robert A. Larson, Clare Mattson, Wendell DeBoer, Lois Fairchild, Richard L. Myers, Ione Hanson, Marjorie Nash and Ray Karge.

Memorials and gifts to the American Cancer Society are used to support research and programs of education and service to cancer patients. ACS is the nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. It aims to prevent cancer, save lives and diminish suffering through research, education, advocacy and service.

Memorial gifts or donations may be sent to Joy Christian, memorials chairwoman, 316 Burr Oak Drive, Albert Lea.