Mark your calendar for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Atlantic County at the Police Activities League, 2542 Ridge Ave., Egg Harbor Twp., NJ. The family-friendly event will take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
This year’s theme is “Team Up for a Cure.” Participants will pay tribute to their favorite sports teams by decorating their fundraising tables. Cancer survivors are the guests of honor. They along with their caregivers will be featured at the opening ceremonies, in Survivor and Caregiver Laps around the track, and with a complimentary lunch reception.
In addition, there will be food trucks, vendors, and activities for all ages. Activities include trivia, Zumba, a wing eating contest, themed laps, and more. A special highlight is the Luminaria candlelight ceremony to honor survivors and to remember those lost to cancer. Luminaria candles line the track with names and pictures of loved ones. A full schedule of activities will be posted closer to the event at RelayforLife.org/AtlanticCountyNJ.
Relay for Life is open to anyone who wants to participate. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. To find out more about Relay for Life, to register a team or to purchase a luminaria, please visit RelayforLife.org/AtlanticCountyNJ. For questions, email kfoley609@gmail.com or call/text Karen at (609) 432-1836.
About the American Cancer Society:
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/fight
