Join the Fight Against Cancer With Relay for Life

Cancer is the second most common form of death in the United States, accounting for one out of four deaths – but Relay for Life is fighting to change that. Come join the movement to “Make Cancer History”!

Relay for Life of Clearwater will take place in Coachman Park May 13th and 14th, but the fundraising event is signing up teams now. Teams participate in fundraising activities for Relay for Life, which is the largest fundraising activity for the American Cancer Society. Because of Relays for Life all around the world, the American Cancer Society has raised over $3 billion to fund cancer research activities.

As stated on the Relay for Life website, “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.”

Relay for Life of Clearwater’s New Team Kick Off party at Tony’s Pizza, 418 Cleveland Street, Clearwater on February 7th at 6:00 p.m. Those interested in forming a team can attend to learn more about the event.

Relay for Life of Clearwater is proudly sponsored by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and Dr. Cesar Lara Center For Weight Management and will be held in Coachman Park on May 13th and 14th at Coachman Park in Downtown Clearwater. For more information, visit the Relay for Life Clearwater website. www.relayforlife.org/clearwaterfl

To sign up a team, please contact Tammy Ashe at tammy.ashe@cancer.org or (727)-812-7003.

About Relay For Life:

Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, and is driven by volunteers. Relay for Life began in 1985 when colorectal surgeon Dr. Gordon Klatt decided to raise money for the American Cancer Society in honor of his patients by walking around a track in a 24 hour period. Today, Relay For Life events are held in more than 5,000 communities spanning 21 countries and have raised an estimated over $3 billion. All proceeds go to funding cancer research with the aims of stomping out the disease.

In addition to fundraising, the event also raises awareness of the disease and furthers the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, helping them get well, and by finding cures and fighting back.

More information on Relay for Life is available at www.relayforlife.org.

About the American Cancer Society:

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, and advocacy.

The American Cancer Society is the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion to date. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have cancer will be celebrating their next birthday.

To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org.