The Freehold Area Relay for Life kickoff rally is when families, caregivers, cancer survivors, schools, companies, etc. come together to celebrate the beginning of the Relay for Life season.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an overnight community celebration where individuals and teams camp out, barbecue, dance, and take turns walking or running around a track “relay” style to raise funds to fight cancer.
At nightfall, participants will light hundreds of luminary candles around the track in a ceremony honoring cancer survivors as well as remembering those lost to the disease.
According to a press release, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life represents hope in that those lost to cancer will not be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
Started in 1985, Relay for Life began with one man who walked and ran around a track for 24 hours raising $27,000.
This year, Relay for Life will take place in more than 4,500 communities and is expected to raise more than $300 million. The Freehold Area Relay for Life will take place on June 20-21 at Freehold Raceway.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this year. This year’s theme is “Show Us Your Hope.”
The American Cancer Society encourages anyone wishing to honor cancer survivors and caregivers, or to pay tribute to those who have lost their battle with cancer to find out more about the Relay for Life event in their community.
The Freehold Area Relay for Life kickoff will be held from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Applewood Estates Performing Arts Center, 1 Applewood Drive, Freehold Township. To RSVP, call 1-800-227-2345.
Create a virtual team or donate online anytime at www.relayforlife.org/nynj.

