SafePlace Field Day is an inspiring, fun, creative event that takes you back to the glorious days when recess was still part of your daily routine. It’s a great way to help out a wonderful cause and build cama- raderie with friends, family or co-workers. Relay teams of five (ages 14 and up) compete in goofy activities such as the dizzy bat race, sack race, head ball, mini putt-putt and more to win the coveted All-Star Traveling Trophy. The real goal of SafePlace Field Day is to cre- ate awareness about healthy relationships, commit to ending violence in our community and support SafePlace efforts. If you don’t want to compete, come out to watch or be a cheerleader. To make a donation online and cheer for survivors, go to www.SafePlaceFieldDay.org and click on “Cheer.”

 

Cattle Baron’s Ball: May 7

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and dimin- ishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Nationally, ACS dedicates more money to cancer research than any other non-profit; in Texas alone, ACS is funding $32 million of research. Much of their efforts are sourced from within the Austin community. At present, ACS is funding five cancer researchers at the University of Texas, three of which are focused on breast cancer, at a total cost of more than three million dollars. Additionally, Austin is home to the ACS nationwide toll-free call center, which employs more than five hundred people. Last year in Austin, Society employ- ees and volunteers provided services, such as transportation, assis- tance in doctor selections as well as insurance claims to more than 4,800 Central Texans who are battling cancer.