American Cancer Society Recognizes Ransom Retiree Farish

October 21, 2013

The American Cancer Society is recognizing Tom Farish and his family for significant contributions to Relay for Life events in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

Farish, a Ransom Middle School retiree, continues to support multiple local American Cancer Society’s local Relay for Life events by registering teams, selling ice cream and fried treats out of his food truck and donating all proceeds to the individual events.

He has already started his service for the 2014 Relay season by registering with multiple Relays and donating ice cream at the Relay For Life of UWF Kickoff Party.

As the world’s largest grassroots fundraising program, the Relay For Life movement mobilizes friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, service organizations and faith-based groups in  communities throughout the country, to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide everyone an opportunity to fight back against the disease.

To  register for any of the eight Relay events in the Pensacola area, visit www.relayforlife.org or  contact the local American Cancer Society at (850) 475-0850.

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10 Responses to “American Cancer Society Recognizes Ransom Retiree Farish”

  1. Packy Mitchell on October 24th, 2013 11:40 am

    Way to go Mr. Farrish!!! Congrats on a well deserved honor…It’s always for the kids !!!! lol

  2. tillertom on October 22nd, 2013 6:44 pm

    Mr. Farish is a true patriot and champion of Escambia county. He has a long family line of public service going back several generations. The tradition continues on. Keep up the great public service of doing good for the citizens of Escambia County.

  3. david lamb on October 22nd, 2013 3:17 pm

    wow! young Tom Farish. His dad O.R. was my vo ag teacher @ Tate! and Tom was always around Tate. Younger than me too! Congrats to you Tom!

  4. Ashley on October 22nd, 2013 9:36 am

    Not only is Mr. Farish dedicated to supporting his community and the finding a cure for cancer, he is kind, generous and always thinking of others! Thank you for all you do!!

  5. Brenda on October 22nd, 2013 6:45 am

    Mr. Farish is registered for the 2014 Relay For Life of Navarre!!! Can’t wait to meet him and his family!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for all you do!!!

  6. Pat Clements on October 21st, 2013 9:39 pm

    As Event Chair of Greater Escambia Relay For Life, I congratulate Tom Farish and his family upon receiving this award from the American Cancer Society. We are fortunate to have the support and dedication of Tom and his family. It is my pleasure to add my appreciation to him for his continued support of our organization .

  7. Terri Sanders on October 21st, 2013 8:51 pm

    Way to go Mr.Farish!!!!

  8. S. Rudd on October 21st, 2013 3:57 pm

    I had Mr. Farish for AG back in the 80’s at Ransom… I was less than a stellar student I admit haha. Mr. Farish was always fair and was a good teacher, despite the trouble I gave him lol.

    Kudos Mr. Farish you are a good man. Out of all the teachers I’ve had you and Mr. Hilton have always been a fond memory. Best wishes with your future endeavors and God bless you sir.

    John 8:12

  9. Former Student back in the late 70's on October 21st, 2013 12:49 pm

    WOW! I had Mr Farish as a teacher too many years ago to even count! He was always so humble. He was also a great leader then, and I see from this story, nothing has changed. Thank you for always being such a great teacher. The world needs more people like you.

  10. Michael on October 21st, 2013 8:07 am

    Way to go Mr. Farish thank you for your years of service and your kindness!!!!!!!