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MANTECA RELAY FOR LIFE
Kick-off event is Nov. 17 at Sierra High
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Manteca Relay event chair Ayla Fleming, center, helps tie purple ribbons in downtown Manteca as part of Saturday’s effort to get the word out for the Relay for Life kick-off event on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Sierra High cafeteria, - photo by HIME ROMERO
The kick-off event for the 2011 Manteca Relay for Life is set for Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Sierra High cafeteria, 1700 Thomas St., starting at 7 p.m.

The 24-hour event that raises funds for the American Cancer society in its bid to find a cure for cancer takes place on April 30 and May 1 at the Sierra High track.

The kick-off event will provide information on how to organize teams of 10 to 15 participants and what to expect at the Relay for Life.

For more information or to form a team contact either Misty Peters at MistyMackMoo96@yahoo.com (456-7472) or Dee Dee Dutra at dutrafam@msn.com (482-0531).