American Cancer Society - Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.

Relay began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay has grown from a single man's passion to fight cancer into the world's largest movement to end the disease. Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 20 other countries, gather to take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Thanks to Relay participants, the American Cancer Society continues to save lives.

I was honored to be a part of this event. My Mother lost her battle to cancer at the young age of 46 on April 23, 1993 at 6:02 pm to embark on the wonderful adventure of the afterlife. Being invited to sing the National Anthem for the opening ceremony at this event was my way of honoring my mother and celebrating the life and legacy she left behind.

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This video is just fantastic ,Thank so much....Everyone Please support The American Cancer Society, let find a cure!!!!