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The American Cancer Society is offering an opportunity for businesses and local communities to show their awareness and support in the fight against cancer from: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Pierre Bossier Mall in Bossier City (in front of Dillard’s).

To show their support of the fight against cancer, communities can Paint the Town Purple by donating $10 to the Relay For Life of  and receive a decorative purple bow to display inside or outside their home or business. Communities can also Paint the Town Purple by doing other activities, including putting up purple-themed displays in storefronts, painting the porch lights purple or swapping out for a purple one, or selecting a day for everyone to wear purple. Businesses can also ask for donations for purple items sold in their stores. Proceeds will support the American Cancer Society.

For more information about how to participate in painting your town purple or volunteering for the Relay For Life of , call 1-800-227-2345 or visit .

The American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. For more information, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.