Plans are being finalized for the 2024 American Cancer Society Marion County Relay For Life. It will be held Saturday, September 28 at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Salem.
The event begins at 4 pm with the Cancer Survivor Reception, entertainment, and the opening of team booths. At 5 pm the Opening Ceremonies and Survivor, Caregiver and Team Laps will be held. The Luminaria Ceremony will begin at seven. The event closes at eight pm.
The 2024 goal is $40,000 with $22,314 turned in so far. There are 12 Teams registered. Teams are doing fundraising activities and are planning for their Team booths at the event. Booths will include Silent Auction, Cake Walk, Raffles, Jewelry, T-shirts, Adopt a Stuffed Dog booth, Balloon Pop, Food Booths including nachos, baked goods, Dippin Dots, etc. There will also be food trucks on the grounds.
Admission is free and there will be free parking. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening of music, entertainment and ceremonies with people from all over the county. Everyone is welcome to attend Relay For Life which celebrates Cancer Survivors, remember those who cancer has taken too soon, and fight back against cancer. Funds raised will go to vitally important research programs, patient services and education, as well as initiatives for public awareness of cancer screenings, healthy lifestyles and food choices to help reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Relay For Life is a smoke free, pet free, alcohol free, event.
Luminaria are currently being sold by Team members at $5 each, and can also be purchased online at www.relayforlife.org/marionil at the Donate prompt, then select Luminaria. Luminaria are to honor someone who is currently experiencing cancer or in memory of someone who was taken too soon by cancer. They are white bags that are illuminated at 7 pm during the Luminaria Ceremony. It is a very meaningful ceremony.
Sponsorships are currently being sought, and anyone interested in a sponsorship may call 618-267-1806. Anyone interested in forming a Team can register on our website www.relayforlife.org/marionil and can do so at anytime—-even the day of the event, in person!
For more information, please follow our Facebook page at Relay For Life of Marion County, IL and our website at www.relayforlife.org/marionil . For questions, contact stacey.dutton@cancer.org or 309-214-9012.
