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RELAY FOR LIFE

RELAY FOR LIFE. The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 as the American Society for the Control of Cancer. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer. .

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RELAY FOR LIFE

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  1. RELAY FOR LIFE The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 as the American Society for the Control of Cancer

  2. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer.

  3. HISTORY OF THE RELAY One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer. In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000.

  4. AROUND THE WORLD The International Relay For Life Program enables cancer leagues around the world to increase their visibility and generate cancer awareness. For more information visit http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/international

  5. CANCER SURVIVORS Survivors are the reason we Relay. We consider a survivor as anyone who has ever heard the words “You have cancer.” And we invite all cancer survivors in the community to attend Relay For Life. Survivors are the guests of honor at Relay.

  6. FUNDRAISERS FUNDRAISERS can be fun and very rewarding Here are a few ideas : Garage Sale Awareness Bracelets Candles Custom Apparel Send Emails For Online Donations

  7. TEAMS Teams are made up of 8-15 people who share a commitment to raise money throughout the year for cancer.  Fund-raising efforts are gathered and celebrated at the Relay For Life event.

  8. DONATIONS Donate By Mail: American Cancer SocietyP.O. Box 22718Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 Donate By Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 Donate Online: https://www.cancer.org/aspx/Donation/DON_1_Donate_Online_Now.aspx

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