BRODHEAD — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Green County invites the community to join the movement to honor and remember loved ones and fight back for lifesaving change on Friday, August 5, at the Jaycee Park in Brodhead. Relay For Life is a community of survivors, caregivers, local citizens, volunteers and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer and own the power to make that change.
“We share a passion to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer,” said Evelyn Crooks, Survivorship Lead. “In 2022, almost 1.9 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. Thanks to that shared passion, the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society can’t be stopped, ensuring we are here for everyone who needs us.”
Relay For Life of Green County’s event begins with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Cancer survivors and caregivers take a celebratory first lap to start each event. Music will be provided throughout the evening by local DJ, Hugo Espinoza. The evening ends with a luminaria ceremony, remembering those we’ve lost to cancer and celebrating survivors of cancer.
For more than 35 years, Relay For Life has joined communities together to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer. Dollars raised each year by over 500,000 Relay participants across the country help attack all cancers in countless ways — funding and conducting breakthrough research, providing education and advocating for the needs of cancer patients and their families, and providing essential services throughout their cancer journey.
“It’s never been easier to raise money for Relay For Life and help fund the future. Every dollar raised fuels the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission. The fight against cancer needs you now more than ever,” said Jo Ann Steuri, event lead.
There are many ways to get involved:
● Join the Relay For Life of Green County — Sign up to join an existing team or start a new team at relayforlife.org/greencountywi or by calling Jo Ann at 608-728-2980.
● Donate — If you can’t participate in this year’s event, you can still help save lives by making a donation. Every dollar fuels the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. Visit RelayForLIfe.org/Donate to make a donation today.
The event is supported by many local businesses and organizations including: Ruda Chevrolet-Toyota, New Glarus Brewing Co., New Glarus Culvers, Bank of Brodhead, RM Concrete, Woodford State Bank, Brodhead Chevrolet and Jeremy Pinnow and Associates.
To learn more about Relay For Life in Green County, visit relayforlife.org/greencountywi or Facebook page, Relay For Life of Green County Wisconsin.