Any cancer survivor appreciates the gift of living after winning the fight against cancer. One local support center wants to recognize them for their victories.

The Mid-Atlantic Cancer Support Center is hosting a free dinner and photographic essay exhibit Saturday at 6 p.m. at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in Davidsonville to commemorate National Cancer Survivor's Day.

According to MACSC executive director and Bowie State University alumnus Howard Dunkley, the event will give voice to the millions of people who have been touched by cancer.

"This event will lift people's spirits because they can learn how surviving...