Dr. Rosalee Rehrig and her Relay for Life Team will partner with the staff at Galen Glen Winery, 255 Winter Mountain Drive, Andreas, for the eighth annual Cheesecake for a Cure event from noon to 4 p.m. April 29. The event benefits the American Cancer Society.

Guests to the winery can purchase slices of homemade cheesecake to pair with a glass of wine. All proceeds from cheesecake sales are donated.In addition, the winery is donating $1 from every bottle sold during the event."Everyone knows someone who has or had cancer," says Sarah C. Rhodes-Troxell, Galen Glen's winemaker. "Galen Glen is proud to partner with the American Cancer Society and support the scientists who search for a cure.""As a doctor, I see patients with cancer every day. I've lost a good friend to cancer and I hope for a future where I never have to say, 'You have cancer,'" Dr. Rosalee Rehrig said when asked why she started the event. "Our friend Sandy is our inspiration. She was a great friend who passed within months of learning she had a brain tumor. If there were more treatments, maybe she could have been saved."The event is held rain or shine and no reservations are required.Rehrig adds, "A piece of cheesecake and a glass of wine are the perfect way to enjoy any day," Rehrig says."It's just what the doctor ordered," Kathy Matson, tasting room manager, said. "This year, cancer has impacted several members of our winery family in some way. A member of my family is fighting now. I pray for a cure.""The success of this event year after year has helped us raise tens of thousands of dollars to help others," Rehrig says. "We are thankful for the support of the winery and it's guests."For more information about Galen Glen, visit

www.galenglen.com or call 570-386-3682.