Relay For Life
The community is invited to take part n this year's Relay For Life of Columbus County. Relay For Life began in 1985 when one man, Dr. Gordy Klatt wanted to do something to help raise funds for cancer research. The first Relay was held in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Klatt is proof that one person can change the world and make a difference as Relay For Life now expands globally and is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life of Columbus County will be held Friday, April 21 from 11am.-11pm Teams from across the county will set up campsites around the track at SCC and walk throughout the event to fight back against cancer.
Date and Time
Friday Apr 21, 2017
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM EDT
Friday, April 21, 2017 beginning at 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Location
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
Fees/Admission
There will be live entertainment beginning at 4:00 p.m. and teams will be selling an array of food, t-shirts, and other miscellaneous items. Opening ceremony will be at 6:30p.m. Survivors and caregivers are invited to take part in a lap in their honor immediately following opening ceremony. At 8:30 p.m. the track will glow in the night with luminary bags honoring those who have survived cancer and remember those who have been lost to cancer. White luminary bags in honor or in memory of a loved one can be purchased for $10 each. Survivors can also honor their caregiver with a purple bag for $10. Rose bushes in pink and red are being sold to honor and memory of loved ones. These are a great keepsake that can be picked up following the luminary ceremony on Friday night. The mission of the American Cancer is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Contact Information
910-991-6299
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