“To honor the incredible strength and courage of cancer survivors, all area survivors are invited to unite in a Survivors’ Lap, shortly after the relay begins at the Relay For Life event at the Sallisaw football field June 26. The survivors’ lap takes place directly after the opening ceremony at 7p.m.,” Smith said.
Smith explained the Relay For Life event in Sallisaw is an all-night community event bringing together teams of families, friends, churches, neighborhoods, and businesses — all with the same goal of curing cancer.
Teams of walkers keep a continuous presence on the track throughout the night, walking in shifts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
“Dollars raised through Relay For Life help support the American Cancer Society’s research, education, advocacy and patient services,” Smith said.
Programs include Reach to Recovery, providing one-on-one support for breast cancer patients. Relay For Life also helps maintain the American Cancer Society’s toll-free 24-hour cancer information line, 1-800-ACS-2345, and Web site, www.cancer.org.
To volunteer for the Relay for Life or to sign up a team for the relay, call Smith at (918) 774-4902 to get more information.
