ACS 'Relay for Life' in Grove

The Coconut Grove Relay For Life of 2006 is now in the planning stages and they are looking for volunteers.This is an annual event held in the Grove-- last year at Peacock Park. This year the event will be held on March 24-25, 2006 at La Salle High School.

Relay For Life is a celebration of life in honor of those touched by cancer. Relay For Life also raises funds for the American Cancer Society’s programs of research, education, advocacy and service – programs that can reduce cancer deaths and cancer incidence, and improve the quality of life for those touched by cancer.

This is a true community event where people of all ages and from all walks of life come together for a common cause. You can walk, jog or run relay style. Friends, relatives, local businesses, hospitals, schools, churches, service clubs and other organizations organize teams of 10-15 people. Each team member is asked to raise a minimum of $100 before the event.

Food, fun and camaraderie are part of the Relay For Life experience. There is the opening ceremony and first lap called the ‘victory lap’. You'll cheer on local cancer survivors, friends, family and co-workers who have survived cancer. There is also a more solemn aspect of the event during the Luminaria ceremony. This is an emotional candle-lighting ceremony to honor those who have survived cancer and to remember those who have not.

To get involved, please contact Kellie Wilcox at 305-779-2872, or email: Kellie.Wilcox@cancer.org