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Delta County Cancer Alliance luminary set

Daily Press file photo A Delta County Cancer Alliance volunteer puts luminaries in place in this file photo. The Alliance will hold this year’s luminary event on Wednesday, Aug. 11 in Ludington Park.

ESCANABA — This year’s Luminary Event sponsored by the Delta County Cancer Alliance is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11. This annual event allows those who have lost a loved one to cancer and/or those who are experiencing the challenges of cancer an opportunity to purchase a luminary bag that will be displayed at the Escanaba City Band Concert on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Karas Band Shell in Ludington Park.

Bags can be purchased and decorated starting at 5:30 p.m. at the designated table by the band shell the night of the event. You can also pre-buy and decorate bags at the following locations:

– Delta County Cancer Alliance, Monday – Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., 3430 Ludington Street

– Embers Credit Union, 2600 1st Avenue South, Escanaba

– Embers Credit Union, 5564 Main Street, Wells

The Delta County Cancer Alliance is a nonprofit, charitable corporation, operated by all volunteers and is completely independent of any state or national organizations. This status allows all donations to stay in Delta County for Delta County residents. The Alliance provides each applicant up to $800 per year to assist in costs related to their cancer diagnosis and a loan closet including wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, pad, briefs, nutritional supplemental drinks and more.

For more information on the luminary event, how to make a contribution or to sign-up to volunteer call Gayle DeShambo at 906-241-6689.

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