LEMON GROVE–Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society’s 9th annual Relay for Life of Lemon Grove.
Participants will gather at Lemon Grove Academy at 7866 Lincoln Street on May 17 at 9 a.m. Relay for Life is a family-oriented team event in which teams have participants walking relay-style around a track for the e event’s entire 24-hour period, symbolizing that “cancer nevers sleeps.” Relay teams include co-workers, club members, family and friends, who have gathered donations prior to the event. The race will provide food and entertainment.
During opening ceremonies, Lemon Grove Mayor Mary Sessom will read a proclamation declaring May 17-18 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Cancer Awareness Days” in the City of Lemon Grove.
“Relay For Life is a unique opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against the disease,” City Manager Graham Mitchell said. “Many of the participants are cancer survivors, which serves as a reminder that our community is not immune to this disease and we can actually help our friends, families and neighbors whose lives have been affected by cancer,” Mitchell added.
The public is invited to attend a Luminaria Ceremony on May 17 at 8:30 p.m. to honor the community’s cancer survivors and to remember those lost to the disease. The luminarias will light the way for walkers all night long. To dedicate a luminara to a cancer survivor or a loved one lost to the disease, visit www.relayforlife.org/lemongroveca.
