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Relay for Life a success

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:44am

Rockford Relay For Life raised $318,000 for the American Cancer Society, making it one of the most successful fundraisers in the state.

Other West Michigan communities are doing their part. During the Wyoming-Grandville Relay For Life on May 10, participants raised at least $54,857. That same day, participants in the Grand Haven-Spring Lake Relay For Life collected at least $45,984 for the American Cancer Society. Runners and walkers in East Grand Rapids raised at least $56,531 during their Relay For Life May 17. On May 18, the Relay For Life of White Lake generated at least $43,211 for the American Cancer Society, while Relay For Life of Comstock Park raised at least $42,815.

And don’t count local colleges out. In April, Grand Valley State University raised at least $85,263 during its Relay For Life, Western Michigan University collected at least $32,083 and Aquinas College raised $5,670.

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American Cancer Society celebrates strength of survivors

Submitted by Comstock Park R... on Friday, May 10th, 3:22 pm

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.- The American Cancer Society would like to extend an invitation to cancer survivors and their guest to a celebration reception.

On Friday, May 17, 2013 at 5 p.m., the American Cancer Society is hosting the annual Relay For Life of Comstock Park Cancer Survivors Reception. The reception will take place at Comstock Park High School, located at 150 Six Mile Rd.

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Comstock Park will "Paint the Town Purple" for the Month of May!

Submitted by Comstock Park R... on Wednesday, May 8th, 9:00 am

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.- If you drive down West River Drive in Downtown Comstock Park, don't be alarmed to find that our Panther green and gold has been replaced with purple.

Purple banners currently adorn the lampposts throughout the Comstock Park business district. The purple banners are part of the "Paint the Town Purple" campaign that was launched Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by the Relay For Life of Comstock Park Committee.

Alpine Township and Plainfield Township have signed proclamations to declare the month of May "Paint the Town Purple Month", which includes the entire Comstock Park area. The Relay For Life of Comstock Park Committee is asking all Comstock Park residents and businesses to participate in the event by decorating themselves, storefronts, houses, cars, etc. purple on May 10.

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Dining to donate: Enjoy a meal that's filling and fulfilling!

Submitted by Comstock Park R... on Tuesday, May 7th, 9:00 am

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - Alpplebee's, located at 3851 Alpine Ave., will donate a portion of sales to Relay for Life of Comstock Park on May 9.

If you dine at Applebee's Alpine Avenue location, a portion of your bill will be donated to Relay For Life Team Tyler. You must present a flyer to your sever for your donation to be counted. Flyers are available by clicking Team Tyler Flyer.

Present this flyer to your server on May 9th, 2013

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It's time to Paint the Town Purple

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 3:48pm

It’s May, which means it’s time to paint the town purple.

Officials from Alpine and Plainfield Townships have signed proclamations declaring May “Paint the Town Purple Month” in support of Relay for Life of Comstock Park. Organizers for Relay for Life of Comstock Park are also encouraging home and business owners to participate on May 10 by decorating themselves, storefronts, vehicles, etc. to show that Comstock Park is fighting back against cancer.

Relay for Life of Comstock Park will kick off its annual walk-run May 17 at 12 p.m. at Comstock Park High School. Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society.

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The food you will Amore!

Submitted by Comstock Park R... on Friday, April 26th, 9:00 am

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.- Amore Trattoria Italiana is hosting a dinner to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life on Sunday, April 28.

Tickets to the 5 p.m. event are $30 per person, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to Relay For Life of Comstock Park.

"We feel very honored to have Amore located in Comstock Park. Not only is the food delicious but Maurizio and Jenna Arcidiacono are very gracious and supportive throughout the entire West Michigan area," said Dawn Swafford, promotions chair for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Comstock Park.

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Fundraiser to Benefit Relay For Life of Comstock Park

Submitted by Comstock Park R... on Tuesday, April 23rd, 10:03 am

Culver's Dips in to Freeze out Cancer

Comstock Park, MI - Culver's of Comstock Park, 4280 Alpine Avenue NW, will donate a percent of their sales to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Comstock Park on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

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