Planning for the 2020 Relay for Life continues moving forward to this year’s event, which for the second year will be held in downtown Austin, on Main Street.

The American Cancer Society planners have released an update for the event, which will be held on July 24 as well as information for your wellbeing.

Mower County Update

• 2020 Honorary Chair confirmation: Andrea Severtson

• The kick-off is being targeted for a kick-off at Pizza Ranch. Relay for Life information will be handed out and people will get assistance sign teams up. Volunteers are being sought to help clear tables at the end of the night. More information will be released when available.

• Team registration: The group is hoping to get as many teams signed up as possible before the event.

• Organizers are looking for more food trucks, vendors, and any business that would like to sell their products during the day of the event or host kid-friendly activities. If there is interest, they can contact Garrett Stadsvold: Garrett.stadsvold@cancer.org or 507-424-4617

• Relay for Life registration Link: www.relayforlife.org/mowercountymn

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month:

• Each January, the American Cancer Society observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness that regular screening for women, and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for pre-teens and teens, can prevent most cervical cancers.

• In honor of January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, test your knowledge of cervical cancer.  (cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/cervical-cancer-quiz.html)

• January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society is currently funding 27 cervical cancer research grants, totaling over $6 million. Learn how this investment in cervical cancer research is helping the world in the fight to end cervical cancer. (cancer.org/latest-news.html?tag=cancer-types%3Acervical-cancer)

• Did you know cervical cancer can be caused by an HPV infection? In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, learn how the HPV vaccine can help reduce the risk of cancer and protect against the infection. (cancer.org/healthy/hpv-vaccine.html)

New Year: Healthy choices to reduce your cancer risk

A new year often brings resolutions to make healthy choices. Learn the benefits of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and staying at a healthy weight. The American Cancer Society also offers guidance and tips to help you choose healthy options.

• Nutrition and Activity Quiz: Take this quiz and learn how to incorporate nutrition and physical activity into your daily life.

• Healthy Eating, Active Living Videos: Visit this collection of American Cancer Society videos about a variety of healthy living topics.

• Healthy Shopping List: Restock your pantry with healthy options.