Saturday, June 25. 10am - 10pm
Raymond High School
Please come out and support our local cancer survivors, those lost, and their loved ones.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life movement is the world's largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer.
A bit of history: In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation's biggest health concern cancer. A year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event. Since those first steps, the Relay for Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising nearly $5 billion to fight cancer.
The event kicks off with a high energy opening ceremony that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer and reminds us all that while we are winning this battle, fighting cancer is a year-round priority.
The first lap is the Survivors Lap. Cheered on by the other participants and the sound of upbeat music, the Survivors Lap lets all cancer survivors at the event celebrate their victory over cancer. There is also a Caregivers lap, anyone who ever cared for someone with cancer walks a special lap so they can be honored.
A major part of the the Relay is the Luminaria Ceremony. At the candlelight Luminaria Ceremony, they remember loved ones lost to cancer, support people who currently have cancer, and honor people who fought cancer in the past. It's a powerful part of the event because it provides an opportunity for people to work through grief and find hope.
So come out and show your support for this great cause. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life movement symbolizes hope and the shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people.