LANSING – State Representative Kate Ebli (D-Monroe) is inviting residents to attend the "Italian Dinner at the Center," an event at the Monroe Center Cancer Connection to help raise money local cancer patients.
"This is a fantastic event that does so much for our community," said Ebli, a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. "Most of our residents' lives have been touched by cancer in one way or another. This event is a great way to support our community and help local cancer patients."
The event will take place on Friday, June 26, at 6 p.m. at the MonroeCenter for Healthy Aging, 15275 South Dixie Highway in Monroe.
At the event, Ebli and other "celebrity servers" will be waiting tables and serving Italian food to guests in an effort to help raise money for cancer patients in Monroe County. The event is sponsored by the Monroe Center Cancer Connection and the Italian-American Club.
For more information, or to order tickets, residents can visit the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging Web site at www.monroectr.org, or call (734) 241-8888.
"Education, prevention and promotion are all vital to beating cancer, and this event accomplishes all three," Ebli said. "There will be plenty of food, music and chances to win prizes for everyone in attendance. I invite all residents to come out and enjoy great food for a great cause."