The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
What is Relay for Life?
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. It offers everyone in a community a chance to participate in the fight against cancer. Because Relay For Life is a community gathering rather than an athletic event, anyone and everyone can participate.
How Does It Work?Relay For Life is a community activity, not an athletic event, so anyone and everyone can participate. It’s a team event in which teams of 8-15 people representing various local businesses, civic groups, social organizations, schools, church groups and families compete against each other to travel the most miles and raise the most money. This is an all night event and teams camp out at this year Star Valley Junior High in Afton and take turns walking or running around the track. Each team member is asked to raise a specific amount of money prior to the event. Incentive prizes are offered for those raising the most money. While the Relay is in progress, a community party atmosphere is created with entertainment, food, games and camaraderie.
This year's Relay For Live event to be held on June 27th and 28th at the Star Valley Junior High in Afton, WY.
