March 26th-27th, 2010 
Bloomingdale High School 
 
What is Relay For Life? 
 
Relay For Life is a celebration of life in honor of those touched by cancer. Relay For Life also raises funds for the American Cancer Society’s programs of research, education, advocacy and service – programs that can reduce cancer deaths and cancer incidence, and improve the quality of life for those touched by cancer. 
 
Relay For Life is a true community event where people of all ages and from all walks of life come together for a common cause. We walk, jog or run relay style around the tracks or pathways at school or community football fields, fairgrounds and parks for eighteen hours. Friends, relatives, local businesses, hospitals, schools, faith based organizations, service clubs and other organizations form teams of 10-15 people. Each team member is asked to raise a minimum of $100 before the event. 
 
Food, fun and camaraderie are part of the Relay For Life experience. There is the opening ceremony and first lap called our ‘victory lap’. We cheer on our local cancer survivors, our friends, family and co-workers who have survived cancer. There is also a more solemn aspect of the event during the Luminaria ceremony. This is an emotional candle-lighting ceremony to honor those who have survived cancer and to remember those who have not. This powerful ceremony ties participants personally to the cause of fighting cancer. Relay For Life is about a community taking up the fight. 
 
For More Information or to RSVP please contact: 
Sara Levinson 
(813) 685-0670 ext. 112 
Sara.Levinson@cancer.org