FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: (Name)American Cancer Society (Phone Number)(Email)

American Cancer Society Plans Kick Off for Relay For Life of (Event Name)

(Date)- The American Cancer Society will host a Kick Off celebration for the

2009 (event name) Relay For Life on (date, time and location). In 2008, the (event

name) Relay For Life raised (amount raised in 2008) for the American Cancer Society.

The 2009 (event name) Relay For Life will be held on (date, time, and location.)

Relay For Life began with one man in Tacoma, Washington in 1985 and is now a

worldwide movement to end cancer, with 4,960 events across America that raised a total

of $420 million dollars in 2008. These funds help the American Cancer Society achieve

their mission of eliminating cancer as a major health concern.

In honor of those who battle cancer 24 hours a day, team members typically take

turns walking the track throughout the day and night. For those not walking, there is

constant action to keep everyone busy. From entertainment, food and games to touching

ceremonies and stories of inspiration, there is something for everyone at Relay For Life.

At each event, we celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer through our

Survivor's Lap and survivor recognition. The strength of survivors inspires others to

continue to fight. We also remember loved ones lost to the disease, and honor those who

have survived and are currently battling the disease with our Luminaria Ceremony. At

Relay, people who have walked alongside those battling cancer can grieve and find

healing. Finally, we fight back against cancer because we want to put an end to the

disease. Relay helps individuals make a commitment to save lives by taking up the fight.

Whether you have participated in a Relay For Life before, or if you have never

attended a Relay and would like to learn more about your community event, please join

us for the Kick Off celebration. For more information, please visit www.relayforlife.org

or call (local contact name and title) at (number). You may also visit our event website

at (website address.)

October 9, 2008

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing

suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For information about cancer, call 1.800.ACS.2345 twenty four hours a day, seven days a week or log onto www.cancer.org.

October 9, 2008