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Renton Unites to Fight Cancer This Upcoming Weekend

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Kicks Off in Renton Friday, June 21 at Renton Memorial Stadium. Featured closing ceremony speaker is Relay for Life Founder Dr. Gordy Klatt.

WHAT/WHY:

Renton community members will unite at a rally to officially launch their 16th annual Relay For Life season.  Hundreds of participants will ring in the new season with a rally that educates everyone on how their involvement benefits the American Cancer Society’s goal to save lives and create more birthdays. Money raised will fight cancer by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.  

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where individuals and teams camp out, picnic, dance, play games and take turns circling around a track “relay” style to raise funds and fight cancer.  The event opens as cancer survivors lead the way around the track and are honored with the Survivor Lap.  As the sun begins to set, the warm glow of hundreds of luminaria light the field in an emotional silent ceremony. Each bag lit is in honor of a loved one who won the fight against cancer or in remembrance of a special someone who lost their battle. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents hope in that those lost to cancer will not be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.

Started in 1985, Relay For Life began with one man who circled around a track for 24 hours raising $27,000.  This year, Relay For Life has grown to more than 5,200 communities and more than 25 countries worldwide.

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WHO:

Dozens of families, caregivers, cancer survivors, schools, local organizations, individuals, and the American Cancer Society.  Also, Dr. Gordy Klatt, founder of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life program, will be speaking at our Closing Ceremonies on Saturday at 11AM (See this 2012 Humanitarian Award Recipient video)

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WHEN:

Friday June 21st at 6PM until Saturday June 22nd at 12PM

WHERE:

Renton Memorial Stadium, 405 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057

HOW:

To join Relay For Life of Renton visit www.rentonrelay.org or call 1-800-227-2345.  



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