Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors (anyone who has even been diagnosed with cancer), remember loved ones and raise money for the fight against cancer. The Arvada Relay for Life will be held at North Arvada Middle School, 7285 Pierce St., Arvada, from 6 p.m., June 20, until 8 a.m.,June 21,2008. Visit our website at www.arvadarelay.com

Teams of 8 to 15 members gather with tents and sleeping bags to participate in the largest fundraising walk in the nation. Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, churches ... people from all walks of life. Teams seek sponsorship prior to the Relay, all with the goal of eliminating cancer.

If you would like more information please contact Kate O'Brienat 720-524-5453 or kate.obrien@cancer.org.

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.