Relay For Life “Light The Fight” Event
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights hosted the “Light The Fight” Event at The Grove at Connell Park on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Teams of students and members of the community joined forces for the annual fundraiser to help save lives from cancer.
Due to the pandemic, Relay For Life events were adjusted this year but the passion and commitment to fight cancer remains unchanged. The “Light the Fight” event featured Luminaria bags designed by volunteers that illuminated the pathways of The Grove. The day also included an opening ceremony, singing of the national anthem from Rebecca Candelero, raising of the Flag by Boy Scout Troop 368, and two food trucks to choose from.
The annual Relay for Life event serves as a way to bring the local communities together; with participants from Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit, Mountainside, Springfield, and Watchung Hills.
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.
To learn more about Relay For Life of Berkeley Heights, visit RelayForLife.org/BerkeleyHeightsNJ.
