Relay for Life: "Rescue Heroes" Team

On April 13, 2012, Palm Harbor University High School will be the location for the 2012 Relay For Life event. Not only is the local high school getting involved, but Firefighter’s from Palm Harbor Fire Rescue have formed their own team and will help fight the cancer battle as team “Rescue Heroes” in keeping with this year’s cartoon theme. The firefighters have been actively participating in Relay For Life events since 2006.

In a report by the University of Cincinnati’s environmental health department, researchers found that firefighters are twice as likely to develop testicular cancer and have significantly higher rates of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and prostate cancer than people in other professions — and overall found 10 cancers that were either possibly or probably related to firefighting.*

“Our inspiration comes from those who have fought against cancer, are currently fighting cancer, and whose families and friends that have supported them. It is important for us to show our support to our own that have battled cancer and to support our community in this fight,” said James Angle, Fire Chief of Palm Harbor Fire Rescue and Team Captain. Chief Angle also serves on the Palm Harbor Relay For Life Committee as the Operations Chair for the event.

Team fundraising is well underway and the Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Team has already raised thousands so far for this year’s event. The Palm Harbor Fire Rescue team “Rescue Heroes” plan to host a chili and salsa fundraiser along with fire truck rides on the Dalmatian truck at the event to raise additional donations for the American Cancer Society.

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