The overnight walk is meant to reflect a cancer patient’s journey through the disease – ending with a new sense of hope as the sun rises in the morning. Walking around a track is meant to symbolize that there is no finish line until we find a cure for cancer.

This year there were 60 Relays planned near InnerCrust Pizza Hut restaurants.

Volunteer committees across the region are recruiting teams to participate. Teams are from businesses, schools, families, friends and other groups. One or two individuals from each team are assigned a time to walk or run around a track or designated area. Others on the team stay back and relax at their tent site or take part in the activities planned by the committee.

Relay is a non-competitive event with a three-fold purpose.

• First, it gives cancer survivors and those undergoing treatment an opportunity to be recognized and honored.
• Second, it provides a venue to educate participants about ways to prevent cancer.
• Third, it raises income for the Society so they may continue to invest in the areas of research, education, advocacy and services for patients.