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The yearly Relay for Life, which is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, will be from Friday, May 29th from 7 P.M. to Saturday, May 30th at 7 A.M. Check to see if your area is involved.

The highly successful fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society is likely the most effective way the organization has devised to raise funds.

Teams will alternate walking on a track and camping out overnight, as a way to show their fight against cancer as well as help raise money to fight the disease. This event is held over a 12-hour and in some places 24 hour period as a way to show everyone how hard it is for cancer patients as they are going through treatments.

The Relay for Life symbolizes hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who deal with cancer will be supported and that one day cancer will be cured, according to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life website.

There are a number of ways that the American Cancer society suggests a person can get involved in local Relay for LIfe events:

Become a Team Captain: Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relay is an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.

Donor / Sponsor: Relay For Life offers community-based sponsorship to give you and your company or organization the opportunity to show your commitment to the fight against cancer. Various levels of exposure and benefits are offered. For more information contact the community Relay event you would like to support.

Survivorship Activities: We invite all cancer survivors in our community to attend the opening ceremonies of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. We encourage you to enjoy the day, make new friends, and celebrate! Relay For Life is an overnight team event that increases awareness of cancer in the community and raises much needed funds to fight the disease.

Volunteer: Relay For Life is a community gathering, where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. We need your help before, during, or after Relay. All talents and interests are welcome!

The theme of this year’s walk is “Through the Years — 25 Years of Celebrating Hope.”