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Show Cedar Hills Bike-a-Thon planned dedicated solely to research and the care of children stricken with catastrophic illnesse. Clifford Damstrom, Regional Director, stated, "It is gratifying that every year in towns all across the country, volunteer leaders organize bike-a-thons to benefit St. Judge Children's Research Hospital. This would not be possible without the help and support of dedicated chairmen. Danny Thomas, founder of St. Judge Children's Research Hospital stated its purpose clearly: "To wipe catastrophic diseases of children from the face of the earth." Those interested in assisting with or participating in the bike-a-thon can get more information by contacting Mrs. Stevenson at 785-6338. Details of the ride will be announced an-nounced later. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is proud to announce the selection of Mrs. Anne Stevenson as chairman for this fall bike-a-thon in Cedar Hills. According to Clifford Damstrom, Southwest Regional Director, the funding of cancer research programs and patient care is met primarily by contributions from individuals through programs such as bike-a-thons. The impact of St. Judge's research work is felt in every community where cancer and other killer diseases strike. Over 10,000 children will be stricken with cancer during this year alone. Next to accidents, cancer is the leading killer of children in the United States. St. Judge is the world's largest cancer research center in terms of treatment success and is the onlv institution of its kind |