RELAY FOR LIFE SET TO RUN IN LEMON GROVE MAY 16

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East County News Service

April 5, 2015 (Lemon Grove) – The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is the world’s largest fundraising event to end cancer. The Lemon Grove Relay for Life event will be held on Sunday, May 16th starting at 9 a.m. at Lemon Grove Middle School, 7866 Lincoln Avenue.

This occasion unites communities around the world to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. The family-friendly event features food, entertainment, games and activities. Organized teams have members from their teams walk around the track during the entire 24 hours of the event, symbolizing that “cancer never sleeps.”

At night, there is overnight camping on the field for team members who wish to spend the night.

To donate, join a team or form your own team, or to buy a luminaria to honor a cancer survivor or loved one who has passed, visit www.RelayForLife.org/LemonGroveCA .


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