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Poconos Cancer Center Fundraiser and Relay for Life Kick Off

Poconos Cancer Center Fundraiser and Relay for Life Kick Off - Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 12:34PM EST

Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010 @ 12:34am EST
MONROE COUNTY-I n the Poconos Tuesday night two separate events to help raise money for cancer.
First stop Bushkill, there was a healthy serving of Italian food and entertainment to raise money for a new cancer center.

Eyewitness news stopped by the "Top of the World" restaurant for the event.
The proceeds from this dinner will benefit the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer center.
The center is part of the Pocono Medical Center.
Right now they are raising money for the 33 million dollar Cancer Center.
Organizers of the event say the center will provide everything for cancer patients
In Tannersville, a 'Relay for Life" kick off.
A number of people gathered at the legendary Tannersville Inn for this event.
The 20-10 mountain relay is set for May 22 and 23rd.
It'll be held at the Pocono Mountain East Stadium.
Tonight's event helped teams gear up for the fundraiser to benefit cancer research