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PHOTO GALLERY: 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 4, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day
Hundreds of people attended the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday, June 3, at Michael’s On East. The theme was
Hundreds of people attended the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday, June 3, at Michael’s On East. The theme was "Celebrate the Music of Life."
Anne Richards poses with her mother, Esther, who was the second-longest survivor with 63 years.
Anne Richards poses with her mother, Esther, who was the second-longest survivor with 63 years.
Theresa Perkins with her grandson, Lebron Simpson, 6
Theresa Perkins with her grandson, Lebron Simpson, 6
Linda McDonald won a door prize for being the longest survivor of cancer – 67 years. She had her first bout with cancer at age 3.
Linda McDonald won a door prize for being the longest survivor of cancer – 67 years. She had her first bout with cancer at age 3.
Committee members Angela Long, Dawn Moore, Dianne Whitten, Camilla Reid, Gwen Atkins, Cynthia Dunlap and George Bahr
Committee members Angela Long, Dawn Moore, Dianne Whitten, Camilla Reid, Gwen Atkins, Cynthia Dunlap and George Bahr
Penny and Ed Lane kiss for one of their photos in the photo booth.
Penny and Ed Lane kiss for one of their photos in the photo booth.
Irene Herman, Patricia Curry and Tomi Arnold try on a variety of different hats before heading into the photo booth.
Irene Herman, Patricia Curry and Tomi Arnold try on a variety of different hats before heading into the photo booth.
Carol and Don Gray
Carol and Don Gray
John Gerhardt, chaplain for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and master of ceremonies
John Gerhardt, chaplain for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and master of ceremonies
Rosemary and Frank Sandarelli
Rosemary and Frank Sandarelli
Ken Herman spins his wife, Irene, around while they dance to Jimi Gee’s All Star Band.
Ken Herman spins his wife, Irene, around while they dance to Jimi Gee’s All Star Band.
Jimi Gee’s All Star Band
Jimi Gee’s All Star Band
John Gerhardt, chaplain for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and master of ceremonies, presented an award to Carol and Bill Fletcher, the husband and wife musical duo known as Sparrow, Sunday, June 3, during the National Cancer Survivors' Day event.
John Gerhardt, chaplain for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and master of ceremonies, presented an award to Carol and Bill Fletcher, the husband and wife musical duo known as Sparrow, Sunday, June 3, during the National Cancer Survivors' Day event.
Farrah and Ned Fishman
Farrah and Ned Fishman
Mark and Ann Cupo
Mark and Ann Cupo
Adrienne Combs poses in the photo booth Sunday, June 3, at Michael’s On East.
Adrienne Combs poses in the photo booth Sunday, June 3, at Michael’s On East.
Marc Cohen with Pat and Don Kundrot
Marc Cohen with Pat and Don Kundrot
Rosemary and Jerry Ruggiero
Rosemary and Jerry Ruggiero

 

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