The Marion County Relay for Life will be held Saturday ‘Rain or Shine’. However, due to the good chance of rain, plans have been made to move the event inside the exhibit building.
The goal of this year’s event is $40,000 with $26,393 raised so far.
The event opens with the Survivor Reception at four. All food, activity and fundraising booths will also open at that time. There will also be a performance by the Salem Community High School Dance Team.
There will be a performance by students of Ed Daniels Karate and Self Defense of Salem at 4:30.
Opening Ceremonies will begin at five. The program includes Cancer Survivor and Nurse Practioner Kathy Jo Norman as well as the Survivor, Caregiver and Team Laps.
All food and activity booths reopen at 5:30. Musical Entertainment will be provided by Joel Young.
The Emergency Services Lap and Luminaria Ceremony will be held at seven. Luminaria are currently being sold by team members at $5 each and can be purchased online at relayforlife.org/marionil at the Luminaria prompt. Luminaria are to honor someone who is currently experiencing cancer or in memory of someone who was taken too soon by cancer. The Luminaria can also be purchased at the event until 6:50 pm.
The event will have closing ceremonies at eight Saturday night.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening of music, entertainment and ceremonies. There is free parking and admission.
Teams can still sign up at relayforlife.org/marionil at any time including the day of the event.
