Relay for Life

Posted: March 1, 2005

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. It offers everyone in a community a chance to participate in the fight against cancer.

What is the 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. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.

Because Relay For Life is a community gathering rather than an athletic event, anyone and everyone can participate. Teams form from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, churches, schools and service organizations. Team members share a common purpose — to support the American Cancer Society’s mission.

Relay For Life also raises funds. Teams solicit donations, have garage sales, hold car washes and more.

Local Relay for Life events
Relay for Life events are planned throughout the Milwaukee metro area. Here are a few of the dates. Call your local American Cancer Society office or call 1-800-ACS-2345 for additional locations and information.

June 17, 2005: Relay For Life of North Shore

June 17, 2005: Relay For Life of Wauwatosa

June 24, 2005: Relay For Life of Milwaukee

July 8, 2005: Relay For Life of Elmbrook

August 5, 2005: Relay For Life of Franklin

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