Life Savers, the annual fundraiser for Feist- Weiller Cancer Center, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of Life Savers, and there will be new and meaningful elements featured throughout the event. The event will be casual with the theme of the evening being “Louisiana Saturday Night.

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness – it is actually the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Statistics Report notes that 9.4 percent of the population in the United States have diabetes, which is 30.3 million people. 23.1 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes, but 7.2 million people are undiagnosed, accounting for 23.

The 21st annual Life Savers Gala is Sept. 15 at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino. This year is a casual one with the theme being Boots & Bikers. Attire for this year’s event is coordinated with the Boots & Bikers theme – jeans and T-shirts are encouraged!.