Relay For Life Rotary Club of Pico Rivera

Relay For Life What is Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event Because cancer never sleeps. Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. This year's event will take place from 9am Saturday, May 22 to 9am Sunday, May 23 at El Rancho High School.

Relay For Life Why Relay?

Why Relay Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It’s a life-changing experience. At Relay, every person in the community has a chance to celebrate, remember, and fight back. And every person who participates joins others around the globe as part of this worldwide movement to end cancer. How many of you have lost a family member or have a loved one battling cancer? My mother-in-law is currently battling liver cancer after having survived breast cancer over 5 years ago. She and family members I've lost is the reason for me to participate. For those in the same circumstance, this is a true way to support those fighting and honoring those family members lost. Everyone's reason to Relay is as unique as their own personal story. At Relay, you can find healing, comfort, and support from others who have faced cancer or who have lost a loved one to the disease. You have a chance to meet people in the community who are equally as passionate about finding an end to cancer in our lifetime. You can thank all the people who have done so much to support you through your personal cancer experience. And you can gather together with friends, family, and colleagues to laugh, cry, and create lasting memories. No matter why you take part in Relay, however, one thing is clear: with every step you take, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives. With your help, we aren’t just fighting one type of cancer we’re fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyone’s life.

Relay For Life Event Schedule:  Opening Ceremony  Survivor's Lap  Luminaria  Closing Ceremony

Relay For Life Who can participate?

Anyone can participate in Relay For Life. Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save lives. The success of Relay For Life depends on individuals who commit to raising money and the people who donate to them. Friends, families, neighbors, classmates, companies, sports teams, Service Clubs etc., can form their own teams. No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay.

Relay For Life How can Rotary help?

Forming a Team – 8 – 10 Members Team Members to help raise $ – $100 - $125 per Team Member Help with 24-hr walk Help recruit other volunteers to walk such as family members and friends Possible fund raising at the event

Relay For Life What resources are available?  Team web page  Team member page  Fundraising tracking

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