Food, fun, celebrations, remembering—these will all be a part of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Marion County on Saturday, October 21st.
The event will run from 4 to 8pm on Saturday at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Salem. This year’s theme is the same as the National theme which is “Every Step Brings Hope”
Food stands will be manned by several of the Relay For Life Teams, featuring nachos, cookies, pie jars, sweet treats and more, and this year several Food Trucks will be on hand including Thirsty Heifer, Southern Sno, Weenie Wagon and Rollin the Dough (pizza). Also, the popular Cake Walk will be back so you can win some dessert too. Come hungry! All the booths and the Survivor Reception will open at 4pm. Cancer Survivors please RSVP to Beth Orrell at 618-292-3980 so adequate refreshments can be provided.
A variety of entertainment is being planned for all ages, including a performance by Southern Illinois Elite Tumble and Cheer and music by Joel Young. There will be fundraising raffles, silent auction, cancer awareness and education booths, and more still being planned.
The Opening Ceremonies will be at 5pm including the traditional Survivor Lap and Caregiver Lap. Luminaria Ceremony will be at 7 pm.
The goal this year is $40,000. $24,239 has already been collected. There are currently 14 teams registered, with at least one more expectedl
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a fundraising event, and is open for everyone to attend. There is no admission and free parking. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening with friends, family, and people from throughout Marion County, many who have been affected by cancer in one way or another. Relay For Life is a smoke free, pet free, alcohol free event.. For more information, check out the website at www.relayforlife.org/marionil or follow Salem Illinois Relay For Life and Relay For Life of Centralia on Facebook. For more information, including how you can be involved as a participant, team, or sponsor please contact Stephanie Smith at stephanie.smith@cancer.org or at 312-585-8497.
