The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Oconto County will provide a chance for the community to gather together in its fight against cancer. The event begins with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26, and ends at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Memorial Field in Oconto Falls.
As the world’s largest grassroots fundraising program, the Relay for Life movement mobilizes friends, families, businesses, service organizations and other groups to celebrate those who have battled cancer and remember lost loved ones.
The theme for this year’s event is Sports of All Sorts.
Teams are encouraged to decorate their campsites with a favorite sport theme or team, with judging to take place before nightfall.
The kickoff event will feature speakers from the community who have benefited from the funds raised at relay events and will honor cancer survivors.
As part of the opening ceremony, all cancer survivors are invited to participate in the Survivor Victory Lap. At 9 p.m. Friday, luminary bags surrounding the track and be lit to remember and honor those touched by cancer.
Luminary bags are available for a $10 donation and will remain lit throughout the evening.
A silent auction will be held from 5:30-10 p.m. Friday and is open to the public.
Donations for the event or silent auction items may be dropped off early by contacting Gail Yatso at 920-848-4280 or gmyatso@bayland.net.
From organizing teams, to entertainment planning, to fundraising or volunteering the day of the event, Relay for Life offers many different ways to get involved. This year marks the society’s 100th birthday.
To learn more, visit relayforlife.org/ocontowi or contact Yatso.
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