Carl Stoddard ... former National Park superintendent is
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Carl Stoddard ... former National Park superintendent is 'The Comeback Kid.'

Relay for Life profile: Carl Stoddard


July 25, 2008 · 11:39 AM

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Carl Stoddard has survived melanoma, bladder cancer, prostate cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Remarkably, his name has been changed to "Comeback Kid."

— With love and admiration, your family and friends.

Relay for Life Friday and Saturday
Carl Stoddard will walk in the Survivors Lap today at Relay for Life, 5:30 p.m., on the Friday Harbor High School football field.

Relay for Life continues all night, concluding Saturday at 11 a.m. The event raises money for the American Cancer Society.

To put a face on the fight against cancer and encourage participation in Relay for Life, families are invited to submit photos of loved ones who have fought the battle. Write Richard Walker, The Journal, P.O. Box 519, Friday Harbor 98250. E-mail rwalker@sanjuanjournal.com

To register to participate in Relay for Life or to make a donation, contact Deanna Osborn, 378-6877, relay_gal@yahoo.com; or Vicky Thalacker, 378-2300, vickyt@rockisland.com.

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