Teams forming for Relay for Life
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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BENTONVILLE — Team recruitment is now under way for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of eastern Benton County.
The relay is scheduled for June 13, starting at 7 p. m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Bentonville.
Relay For Life is a noncompetitive, overnight event. Teams are recruited from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, churches, schools and service organizations.
Each group chooses a team theme, and members take turns walking around the track during the night. Games and activities held during the event make it a festive occasion.
Money raised from the relay supports American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient service programs.
To register a team, or to find out more about Relay For Life, call event chairwoman Shannon Mitchell at (479 ) 787-6549. Individuals or teams also may sign up online at www. easternbentonrelay. com.
For cancer information, call the American Cancer Society at (800 ) ACS-2345 — (800 ) 227-2345 — or visit www. cancer. org.
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. The organization’s goals are to prevent cancer, save lives and diminish suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.