October 26, 2005

LIVINGSTON, Ala.—Millions of people have joined the fight against cancer. Many have done so by participating in Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s fundraising team event. The event will return to Sumter County on April 21, 2006. A kick off planned for Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the University of West Alabama Student Union Building will officially get the new Relay season underway.

Relay for Life is the largest cancer fundraiser in the nation. Held in more than 4,200 communities nationwide last year, the event brings participants together to raise money for cancer research, education, advocacy and patient support programs.

The 2005 Relay for Life in Sumter County was a successful event, raising $43,000 for the American Cancer Society.

“We’re excited about our plans for 2006 and look forward to having new teams and participants join us,” said Laura Hester, event chair. “This kick off is just the beginning of great things to come.”

For more information about Relay for Life, call the American Cancer Society anytime at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.