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Relay For Life fundraiser is personal for organizer.

Publication: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Publication Date: 31-MAR-07
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Relay For Life fundraiser is personal for organizer.(Neighbor)(A conversation with ...)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Rachel Baruch Yackley

Christine Thrun

Born: Aurora

Resides: Batavia

Family: Husband, Gregg; three children: Will (17), Jay (14) and Lizzy (12).

Occupation: Deputy coroner with Kane County; dental assisting instructor at Elgin Community College.

Unique tidbit: "I do forensic IDing. It's kind of like what you see on (the TV show) Crossing Jordan."

Christine Thrun participated in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life for several years, before it became personal. A little over a year ago, when her mother, Kathy Holmberg of Hinsdale, was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, Thrun stepped up her involvement. This year, in addition to participating in the Relay as a member of the Think Pink! team, Thrun is also the co- chairman of the planning committee.

The Relay For Life will be held locally June 22 and 23 at Elfstrom...

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