The event is open to the Hickory community and is $10 for those who have not previously
registered.
Relay for Life is a walk which goes for 12 hours straight and is filled with different ceremonies dedicated to survivors and those who lost their battles with cancer. Teams are formed and they are asked to have a representative walking the whole time; often times they alternate throughout the night. The teams also have mini-fundraisers during the event to donate to the cause.
This year’s theme is “Touchdown for a Cure”. The opening ceremony will begin promptly at
6:00 p.m. and the night will include food, a “Mr. Relay” male beauty competition, the traditional luminary event, live entertainment and more.
According to Hannah Warren, the event chair, Relay For Life is held throughout the United
States. These events are hosted by various groups such as school organizations and churches. Warren says, “Relay For Life is a collaborative project that cannot happen without the help of the volunteers and our Relay For Life planning team.”
Relay For Life is an event held in conjunction with the American Cancer Society to raise money for cancer research. The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, G.A., the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. The organization focuses on capacity building in developing cancer societies, with the ultimate goal to raise as much money as possible for cancer research.
This organization also works to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information on cancer,
cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, survival, and quality of life. Relay For Life gives
people a chance to celebrate those who have won their battle against cancer, remember loved ones who did not, and fight against the disease.
For more information on Lenoir-Rhyne’s 2011 event visit: lrrelay.org or contact Hannah Warren at Warrenh@my.lr.edu.
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