On Saturday, walkers will gather at Redmond High School (RHS) to help in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Teams will gather at RHS for an overnight relay from noon on Saturday until 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Relay for Life is a fundraising event that allows participants from all walks of life — patients, medical support staff, corporations, civic organizations, churches and community volunteers — to join together to fight cancer. Relay for Life is a reminder of the progress that has been made in the fight against cancer and that everyone who participates is making a difference.
One of the highlights of the evening is the Luminaria Ceremony, held after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle against cancer. The luminaria line the track and are left burning throughout the night to remind participants of the importance of their contributions.
“Relay for Life is as much an awareness raiser about the progress against cancer as it is a fund raiser,” said event chair Myrissa Yamashiro. “Many of the participants will be people who have been dealt with cancer themselves. Their involvement is proof of the progress that has been made in reducing cancer death rates and in the quality of life following cancer treatment.”
She added, “The funds raised will enable us to continue our investment in the fight against cancer through educational programs, research and services to patients. Due to the generosity of corporate sponsors like Crane Aerospace, Big Picture Redmond, Redmond Town Center and Evergreen Medical Center, the money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs.”
Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay for Life is available from the American Cancer Society at (206) 674-4103 or 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit www.RelayForLife.org/redmondkirklandwa.
The American Cancer Society is saving lives by helping people stay well, get well, finding cures and by fighting back. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
