Area residents will gather at a rally to officially launch their 13th annual Relay For Life season. Hundreds of participant will ring in the new season with a rally that educates everyone on how their involvement benefits the American Cancer Society’s goal to save lives and create more birthdays. Money raised will fight cancer by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. Rally activities will include a complimentary spaghetti dinner and dessert for attendees, presentations by guest speakers followed by an expo style display of all things Relay – Survivor registration, fundraising, incentive prizes and more.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where individuals and teams camp out, picnic, dance, play games and take turns circling around a track “relay” style to raise funds and fight cancer. The event opens as cancer survivors lead the way around the track and are honored with the Survivor Lap.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents hope in that those lost to cancer will not be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
Started in 1985, Relay For Life began with one man who circled around a track for 24 hours raising $27,000. This year, Relay For Life has grown to more than 5,200 communities and more than 25 countries worldwide.
The kick off event is Wednesday, February 27, dinner served at 6 p.m., Rally from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cosgrove Middle School, 2749 Spencerport Road, Spencerport. To join Relay For Life call 585-224-4941 or visit www.relayforlife.org/Spencerport NY.
