The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Plant City invites the community to join the movement to honor and remember loved ones and fight back for lifesaving change on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6 p.m.-Midnight at Strawberry Festival Grounds. Relay For Life is a community of survivors, caregivers, local citizens, volunteers, and participants and is the largest, most inspiring, and supportive cancer fundraising event on the planet.
“We share a passion to end cancer as we know it, for everyone,” said Linda Herman, Event Lead. “In 2024, over 1.9 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. Thanks to that shared passion, the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society can’t be stopped, ensuring we are here for everyone who needs us.”
Relay For Life of Plant City theme is “Wild For A Cure” and begins with Opening Ceremonies at 6 p.m. with the Survivors and Caregivers taking the first lap, followed by a Survivor’s reception. To help plan for the reception and order the Survivor shirt, Survivors are asked to register for the event at http://www.relayforlife.org/plantcityfl
The Luminaria ceremony will be held at 9 p.m. Come out join In the fun and help us “Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back.” If you are wanting to be a sponsor for the event, please contact Tammy Schoonover at [email protected].
For more than 35 years, Relay For Life has brought together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society’s mission. This volunteer-led experience unites communities 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 protect, detect, treat and survive cancer.
“It’s never been easier to raise money for Relay For Life and help fund the future. Every dollar raised fuels the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission. The fight against cancer needs you now more than ever,” said Event Lead, Linda Herman.
There are many ways to get involved.
• Join the Relay For Life of Plant City – Sign up to join an existing team or start a new team at www.relayforlife.org/plantcityfl.
• Donate – If you can’t participate in this year’s event, you can still help save lives by making a donation. Every dollar fuels the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. Visit http://www.relayforlife.org/plantcityfl to make a donation today.
Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Tacoma, Washington, in 1985, the Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change.
To learn more about Relay For Life, visit RelayForLife.org or www.relayforlife.org/plantcityfl