RANDOLPH — Local cancer survivors and their caregivers will take the celebratory first lap at the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Central Morris at the County College of Morris on June 4 starting at 2:00 p.m. Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer may participate.
The Opening Ceremony, starting at 4:00 p.m., brings everyone together for a high-energy event kickoff 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. Survivors will take the 1st lap followed by caregivers and then an exciting competitive (poster contest) team parade. See below for more information about the survivor and caregiver laps.
As the survivors walk, other participants will cheer them on in a demonstration of support and celebration. The five-year survival rate for all cancers has risen to 68 percent, and there are an estimated 14.5 million survivors in America. Following the survivors’ lap, caregivers will be honored.
The Relay For Life is a community event where teams and individuals set up campsites at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Last year, four million people participated in more than 6,000 events worldwide. The money raised supports groundbreaking cancer research, education and risk reduction efforts, and free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them.
The Closing Ceremony at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, celebrates what we all just accomplished together. It’s also a time to remember the lives of those lost, and to commit to continuing the fight against this disease over the next year.
If you are a cancer survivor or caregiver and would like to be part of Relay For Life, or if you would like to join or register a team, visit relayforlife.org or call
Lizzy Givan at 360-201-9037. You can also email her by clicking here.
County College of Morris 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph.
