LAKEPORT — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lake County is just around the corner.
Teams can register by calling The American Cancer Society Volunteer Racheal at 349-9655 or by visiting the website at www.relayforlife.org/LakeCountyCa.
This “celebration of life” brings the Lake County community together in a unified effort to celebrate the lives of those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.
Former and current cancer patients and caretakers, those who have lost a loved one to cancer, families, businesses, civic organizations and the public are invited to take part in this team event. Relay For Life takes place from 10 a.m. on May 19 until 10 a.m. on May 20 at the Clear Lake High School stadium in Lakeport.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a family-oriented event where participants enjoy the camaraderie of a team and also raise funds to help eliminate cancer.
Participants camp out at the Relay site and when they are not taking their turn walking, they take part in activities and enjoy local entertainment. The event helps communities celebrate those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.
Teams from companies, churches, organizations, hospitals and schools collect donations and can win individual and team prizes for their efforts.
“Relay For Life brings the progress against cancer to the forefront,” Racheal Harmon, event co-chair, said. “Many participants are our family, friends and neighbors who have dealt with cancer themselves. Their involvement is proof of the progress that has been not only reducing death rates, but also in the quality of life following cancer treatment.”
“The funds raised enable us to continue our investment in the fight back against cancer through research, education, advocacy, and patient services,” Harmon continues. “Thanks to the generosity of corporate sponsors like St. Helena Hospital of Clear Lake and Reynolds Truck and Crane, the money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society”s lifesaving programs.”
Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life is available from the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or online at www.RelayForLife.org/LakeCountyCa. Those who are interested can also attend the next team captain meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on April 11 at the Clear Lake High School library in Lakeport.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the society has 13 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.
For more information, call 800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
