Campbell Relay for Life 2009

This year marks the beginning of our celebration of 25 years of Relay For Life^®. It also marks the tenth consecutive Campbell Relay for Life. In the past 9 years, Campbell Relay has grown from 20 teams in 2000 to over 60 teams in 2008. Without these teams, there would not be a Campbell Relay. As of April 30th, Campbell has 50 teams registered on-line with more teams expected to register before the event on July 11 - 12, 2009. This blog was created to provide a place to tell the stories of the teams & their members.

One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life^® unites communities across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.

Relay For Life^® is a fun-filled, overnight event that empowers everyone to help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission. Teams of people camp out at local high schools, parks, or fairgrounds 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. Relay For Life^® symbolizes the hope that people lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face the disease have support, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

If you would like to participate in Campbell Relay, visit the Campbell Relay website to join or form a team. If you need to find a Relay near where you live, you can find and event here.