Although the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Central Clearfield County is not until May 18, 2024, work is beginning now to build the celebration that will bring together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Relay For Life of Central Clearfield County will host a kick-off event on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. at River’s Landing & Event Center to mark the beginning of the fundraising season.
Relay For Life is a volunteer-led experience that unites communities across the world to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
“We share a passion to save lives, celebrate lives, and work to end cancer as we know it – for everyone,” said Cammeron Ogden, event co-chairperson.
“In 2023, more than 1.9 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States and more than 600,000 Americans will die from cancer. Being there for anyone impacted by cancer is year-round work, and we’re excited to kick-off the Relay season for 2024.”
Relay For Life of Central Clearfield County raised more than $103,200 during the 2023 fundraising year. This year, the goal is to raise $105,000.
Since 1985, Relay For Life has raised $6.8 billion, allowing the American Cancer Society to invest $3.1 billion in cancer research, contributing to 3.5 million fewer cancer deaths.
Dollars raised each year by over 250,000 Relay participants across the country help support the American Cancer Society’s mission in countless ways – providing education and advocating for the needs of cancer patients and their families, and providing essential services throughout their cancer journey.
“In Clearfield County, Relayers come together because of a shared passion for ending cancer as we know it. No matter how cancer has impacted your life and how you want to get involved, you have a team here, ready to welcome you,” said James Carter, event co-chairperson
The event leadership team welcomes anyone interested in learning more about Relay For Life or how to become involved to attend the kickoff.
RSVP to Sharon O’Keiff-Fusco by Thursday, Oct. 19 by e-mail at Sharon.okeiff-fusco@cancer.org or by phone at 814-215-8063.