Relay for Life: American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a twenty four hour event to support cancer patients and survivors called the Relay for Life. Participation can be anything from volunteering, to walking on a team, to making a small ( or large ) donation. Survivors, caregivers, and participants are all honored in this walk around a track at Columbia River High School in Vancouver, Washington, United States.

There is also an opportunity to honor someone special by purchasing something called a luminaria bag. Each one is personalized with the name, photo, message or drawing in memory or honor of a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer with a candle placed inside. At sunset, the bags are placed along the track and the candles within them are lit for an amazing, honorable display of support.

The event is held from 10 am on the 21st of July to 10 am the next day, that's a Satuday and Sunday.

I just signed up to participate as a survivor and volunteer myself. Here's a link to my page. I have a goal to raise 500 dollars for this event. Donate and we'll help patients, family, friends, and caregivers everywhere.

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12GW?px=26430312&pg=personal&fr_id=39196

I encourage everyone to participate, to encourage others to do so as well, and show your support for everyone who faces a struggle with cancer. Maybe find a relay in your area.
Search at, and for more information: http://www.relayforlife.org/index