RUMFORD – The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life celebrates the lives of hundreds of people who have survived cancer while offering the hope of finding a cure.
To honor the strength and courage of cancer survivors, area survivors are invited to unite in a Victory Lap followed by a reception at the Relay For Life event in Rumford at Hosmer Field on Friday, May 21. The Victory Lap will take place directly after the Relay For Life opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. May 21. The relay winds up May 22.
It is an all-night community event bringing together teams of families, friends, churches, neighborhoods, and businesses with the goal of curing cancer. Teams of walkers keep a continuous presence on the track, walking in shifts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
The money supports research, education, advocacy and patient services programs.
Relay For Life also helps maintain the American Cancer Society’s toll-free 24-hour cancer information line 1-800-ACS-2345.
In Rumford the relay is sponsored by MeadWestvaco, the town, Carrabassett Spring Water, FOE Eagles 1248, Franklin Savings Bank, Rumford Hospital, Logger Rescue, Sun Journal, UPN35, WB51, WOXO-WTBM.
For more information or to volunteer, phone Diane Mitchell, co-chairwoman, at 364-8358.
Relay For Life is a handicapped-accessible event.
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