Dear Editor,

I believe the second you are diagnosed with cancer you become a victor (we changed this from survivor at our brunch in 2013). You, your family, your friends, even your co-workers come face-to-face with mortality, yours or even their own.

To honor that strength and courage, the Forks Relay for Life Committee and Gentle Touch Physical Therapy will co-sponsor the sixth annual Victory (Survivors’) Brunch on Saturday, May 31 at the Forks Congregational Church 10 a.m. – noon. Guest speaker this year is Dr. Theo Matheny followed by Yoga instructor, Michelle Simpson.

We invite any victor (survivor) who would like to attend but did not receive an invitation last year to leave a message at 360-327-3880, leaving your name, mailing address and telephone number to be added to the invitation list. If you’re unable to attend this year but would like to receive, an invitation to next years’ brunch, please leave the same information and indicate you would like to be added to the 2015 invitation list.

Consider bringing a friend, a caretaker or another survivor.  This is a time of shared information, support, encouragement and heartfelt exchange of stories and idea. Please join us if you can.

Kathy Lawley

Beaver