From the American Cancer Society Website: Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. Visit www.relayforlife.org for up-to-date information.
The one for my city was held on Saturday, May 31. I did not join a group, but went on my own. It was amazing!!! It was held at the local high school track. There were tents pitched everywhere! The majority of people there were teens/young adults, enjoying being able to stay out all night. The message of courage was everywhere. To remember someone, you could write/color on a white bag. A candle was place inside the bag and lined the track. On the stadium bleachers, the word HOPE was spelled out with the bags. At night, all the candles were lit and you walked around the track reading each bag and seeing HOPE. It was very poignant.
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