A cancer awareness event and sixth annual walk, “It’s All About the Cause,” is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, from 3-8 p.m. at Town Square Park, 559 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River. The annual family-friendly event is presented by the Nature Coast Cancer Crusaders, and there is no registration fee. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The event will feature an optional three-mile walk starting at 4 p.m., an Opening Ceremony at 5 p.m., and the “Light the Way of Hope” luminaria ceremony at 7 p.m. A cornhole tournament will also take place, with teams from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Rescue/EMT, Crystal River Fire Department, and U.S. Coast Guard competing against each other. Event T-shirts will be available for purchase, and sponsorships are still open. Donations are also appreciated. For more information, call 352-201-9057 or email [email protected]. The event can also be found on www.naturecoastcancerCrusaders.org or on Facebook.
In other local health news, the Knights of Columbus Council 6168 and Our Lady of Grace Parish will host a blood drive on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council hall, 2389 W Norvell Bryant Highway, Lecanto. A complimentary continental breakfast and $25 e-gift cards will be provided to donors as tokens of appreciation. Those with questions can call LifeSouth at 352-527-3061.
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, in partnership with Citrus County Fire Rescue, will also host a CPR event, although specific details about the event were not provided.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
Sources: Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
