Relay For Life – June 1
Honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights invites the community to rally together as part of the Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights “Light The Fight” Event at The Grove at Connell Park on Tuesday, June 1, 5:30 – 10 p.m., to help save lives from cancer. Due to the pandemic, Relay For Life events have been adjusted and might look different, but the passion and commitment to fight cancer remains unchanged.
Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Tacoma, Washington, in 1985, Relay For Life continues to be more than just an event – it’s a movement, a community of like-minded survivors, caregivers, volunteers and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer.
For more than 35 years, participants and volunteers across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society conduct breakthrough research, provide 24/7 support for cancer patients and access to lifesaving screenings.
There are many ways to get involved.
Register to be a part of the Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights. In the past the towns of Summit, New Providence, and Mountainside joined this relay. All communities are welcome to join and unite in the fight against cancer. Simply sign up by registering on the event page to join as a survivor, participant or to start your own team.
Donate – If you can’t participate in this year’s Relay event, you can still help save lives by making a donation. Every dollar raised fuels the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer.
Purchase Luminaria to be displayed at the event – Your Luminaria bag will be designed by volunteers and will be illuminating the pathways of The Grove, providing hope to all that have been impacted by cancer.
“Relay For Life is an event that really brings together all of our surrounding communities” said Brianna Cagan, Youth Committee Lead for the event. “We have participants from Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit, Mountainside, Springfield, Watchung Hills – nearly everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer in some way, so it’s an event that everyone can relate to and feel good about supporting.”
“Relay For Life events are now more important than ever and we can’t allow progress to be put on hold because of the pandemic. Cancer won’t stop, and neither can we,” said Patti Broccoli, Event Lead.
To learn more about Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights, visit RelayForLife.org/BerkeleyHeightsNJ.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact Vicky Allen at vicky.allen@cancer.org.
