California Area Relay for Life program gets award

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

California Area School District has been recognized for putting its best foot forward in the fight against cancer. Last week, Relay For Life of CASD received the Nationwide Rising Star award banner. Only five youth events in the nation were selected for the award based on their hard work, school spirit and fundraising.

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