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Published July 09, 2009, 12:00 AM

Tying ribbons


Echo Press photo by Rebecca Anderson

Local members of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life tied purple ribbons around signposts in Alexandria on Monday to promote cancer awareness. Purple is the official awareness color for all types of cancer.

Read the article: Relay for LIfe starts today: Money raised will help fight against cancer