Help Fight Cancer at Relay For Life!

A birthday is a special day on the calendar for just about anybody—but it’s a particularly meaningful milestone to cancer survivors, their families and their caregivers.  The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Rockland County, which will be held on June 8-9 at Rockland Community College from 1 p.m. until 6 a.m., brings the community together to raise funds for cancer research and patient services, ultimately helping save lives and creating a world with more birthdays.  Relay For Life offers cancer survivors and their loved ones a chance to celebrate survivorship and the birthdays they have celebrated since diagnosis.  Individuals are invited to join us at this special event to honor local cancer survivors, to remember all who have battled this disease and to make a difference in the fight against cancer.  This year marks the 16th year of Relay For Life in Rockland County, which has raised over $3.5 million since it began in 1998.

Highlighting the evening is a touching Luminaria Ceremony, held at nightfall to honor survivors and to remember loved ones lost.  Luminaria bags will be lit in honor or in memory of those who have battled cancer, providing light, hope and inspiration to continue the fight throughout the night.

“Relay For Life is a great opportunity for people make a difference in the fight against cancer,” said Jen Nulle, Director of Special Events. “It is a family friendly event that provides us with a way to honor cancer survivors, to remember those we’ve lost so they are never forgotten, and to fight back against a disease that impacts us all.  We know that silence will not finish the fight against cancer.  Only action will.  And Relay For Life is the perfect way for people to take action and to help save lives.”  Individuals, teams or survivors interested in participating in the event can register online at www.relayforlife.org/rocklandny.

In addition to the Survivor Lap and Luminaria Ceremony, there will be a variety of activities for both kids and adults, including salsa lessons, Zumba, musical chair scavenger hunt, cake tasting, Twister, theme laps, and more.  Performances by local bands NASH, Curbside Hustle, JEB, and Hard 2 Handle are also planned.  There will be a special Kid’s Carnival from 1 – 5 pm with games and activities for children, featuring a performance by Matty Roxx and the magic of Barry the Musical Magician.  For more information about the entertainment and activities taking place, visit www.relayforlife.org/rocklandny.

In addition to the Relay For Life of Rockland County on June 8-9, the American Cancer Society will host Relay For Life in communities throughout New York and New Jersey, including on June 14-15 at the Central Avenue Field in Pearl River.  For more information about the Relay For Life of Orangetown, visit www.relayforlife.org/orangetownny.

To find out more about Relay For Life, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.relayforlife.org.