Relay for Life of Dexter Kickoff Rally!!

– On February 9 at 7pm, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Dexter will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at Dexter District Library for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year.

Although the Relay For Life is more than three months away, now is the time to get involved. Residents are invited to attend the kick-off celebration to learn more about the upcoming Relay For Life and how they can become part of an exciting overnight event that can lead to world with less cancer and more birthdays

Relay For Life is the Society’s signature event, dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight cancer. Teams of family, friends and co-workers camp out overnight, taking turns walking the track. During the event, participants and visitors will  have a chance to: celebrate the victory of area cancer survivors during the Survivors Lap;  remember those we have lost to the disease during the poignant Luminaria Ceremony; and participate in the  Fight Back Ceremony at that gives everyone a chance to proclaim their way of taking action against the disease.