Relay for Life

I'm somewhat surprised at the number of people who don't know what Relay for Life is. During my time as Relay Captain, while trying to get more people involved in Relay, I found that many had never even heard of it. Let me explain exactly what Relay for Life is!

Relay is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in the cancer research funding process. Relay for Life is a money raising organization; this money goes directly to the ACS to help fund cancer research and finding a cure.

How Relay raises the money:

There are many, many ways in which Relay for Life raises the money. The biggest, and probably the most well know way, is the Relay for Life event that every county has around April-May, which is normally held at the counties high school. During this event, vendors set up around a running track and sell food, clothes, face painting, and many many many other fun things. All proceeds go to the ACS. This is a two-day, overnight event.

High schools get involved, as well as churches and businesses. People get others to sponsor them to walk. Relay is a family-friendly event and there is something for everyone to do!

So find out when and where your local Relay for Life event is held and head on out there to show your support!!!! You won't regret it and neither will the people you help save!!