VNA to hold cancer survivor celebration

SALISBURY — Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association is hosting the 3rd annual Cancer Survivor Celebration on June 5 to commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day.

The celebration will provide an opportunity for survivors to connect with other survivors, inspire one another, celebrate milestones, and recognize those who have supported them along the way.

Anyone living with a history of cancer — from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life — is a cancer survivor, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation.

In the United States alone, there are more than 15.5 million people living with a history of cancer.

Major advances in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment have resulted in longer survival, and therefore, a growing number of cancer survivors.

This year’s Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. June 5 at The Town Grove, 42 Ethan Allen St., Lakeville.

The celebration will include a variety of hors d’ oeuvres, wine & beer, a keynote speaker, live music, and raffle.

All are welcome to attend the celebration, and to show support for the cancer survivors in our community.

There will be a suggested $10 donation at the door that includes 4 raffle tickets.

The celebration is provided free of charge to all survivors.

To RSVP, call Joanna Geiger at 860-435-0816 or email jgeiger@salisburyvna.org.