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The event will be held in Clinton MA and will provide everyone the opportunity do their part and take personal action in the fight against cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Entertainment will be provided by The Great Escape, A Journey Tribute Band. Learn more about the band at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegreatescapemusic.com\">http:\/\/www.thegreatescapemusic.com<\/a>\u00a0 Tickets are $15.00 and they include food\/snacks. We will also have raffles, t-shirts, and other items for sale throughout the night.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Leominster Credit Union\u2019s Willie\u2019s Warrior\u2019s was one of top Fundraisers and raised over $8,000.00 for the event. The total combined donations from Leominster Credit Union since becoming involved with the Gardner Relay for Life has just been over $80,000.00. The event will be held at Breakaway Billiards in Clinton MA on <strong>Saturday, May 5th at 8pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone desiring to \u201cfight back\u201d may do so by participating in our event or by visiting our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.willieswarriors.org\">www.willieswarriors.org<\/a> \u00a0Many local business have reached out supporting this cause. Lydia Vazquez states \u201cEvents like this cannot happen without the help of small businesses and the community\u201d. Please visit our website for a list of our sponsors. Attending the event or making a donation helps the American Cancer Society achieve its mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against the disease.<\/p>\n<p>The event will be hosted by Willie\u2019s Warriors. An organization created by Lydia Vazquez who currently resides in Lancaster MA. She created the group to remember her father, Wilfredo Vazquez-Pol who lost his 10 year battle against cancer on April 8, 2010. This event marks the 8th year anniversary of his death. Lydia Vazquez and Breakaway Billiards have been hosting this event for 8 years. Lydia states \u201cThe event is successful because it is not just about my dad, we honor several other \u201cWarriors\u201d, all local members of the community, we all come out to remember many of our loved one through this group. Lydia Vazquez is the Assistant Vice President of Residential Lending at Leominster Credit Union.<\/p>\n<p>See our website and facebook page to learn more about our Willie\u2019s Warriors. \u00a0Information about purchasing tickets is available by calling 508-414-7421, at Breakaway Billiards in Clinton, Ciccone Family Fitness and Anytime Fitness in Clinton MA. 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