The American Cancer Society will hold its third annual Relay For Life of Waterford High School at the track and football field beginning on Friday, May 25, at 6 p.m. and ending Saturday, May 26, at 6 a.m.
This year, the high school’s National Honors Society is giving back to the community for the third year in a row by taking on Relay For Life as their spring community service project,.
“We will be ‘Celebrating A Year Without Cancer’ at this year’s holiday-themed event,” said American Cancer Society Staff Partner Katie Graf.
“So far, 33 teams have registered and we hope to raise more than $38,000,” Relay For Life is a 12-hour event that brings together teams from local businesses, schools, churches and families for fun, food, music, entertainment and a night under the stars as team members take turns walking or running the track.
Relay For Life begins with a Cancer Survivors Lap and a reception to celebrate life. All cancer survivors in the community are welcome to take the first lap that begins at 6:15 p.m., Friday.
Monies raised go toward the American Cancer Society’s research, education, advocacy and patient service programs.
One of the highlights of the event is the Luminaria Ceremony, which begins at 9 p.m., Friday. People may purchase a Luminaria in memory or honor of someone who has been touched by cancer. The Luminaria bags are placed around the track and lit during a memorial program.
“We encourage everyone to come out to cheer on cancer survivors during the opening ceremony and to remember everyone touched by cancer during the Luminaria Ceremony at dusk,” said Graf.
“We hope all local cancer survivors and their family and friends will attend.”
To check out the schedule of events, or for more information about the 2012 Relay For Life, visit www.relayforlife.org/waterfordhs or email to [email protected].
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