American Cancer Society Relay For Life

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What is Relay For Life?

American Cancer Society’s signature activity

Worldwide movement to end cancer

24 hour event that gives participants a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

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Philosophy

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

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Why Relay?

To help create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyone’s life

To celebrate hope To be a part of a life changing event

To have fun

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

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Where Do I Fit In?Teams of 8-15 people commit to raise money throughout the year

Because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event

With every step you take, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

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Remember

Fight Back

Arcola Participates in Relay For Life of Pottstown

Saturday, June 2nd

Pottsgrove High SchoolPottstown Relay

Won National Heart of Relay for Youth Engagement Award for

Arcola’s Read-a-thon!

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

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Arcola Participates in Relay For Life of Pottstown

What do we do at Relay?

Hours allowed without parents- 11:30 to 5:00

Strongly encourage parents to spend time with child at Relay

Community service

Free time and fun with friends

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

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Remember

Fight Back

Arcola Participates in Relay For Life of Pottstown

Requirements to participate:

Register online by April 1st ($10 registration fee) Raise $100 by April 27th to get a participant t-shirt

3-4 hours of community service at Relay Be responsible