July 14, 2006

American Cancer Society seeks volunteers, teams
and survivors for Evergreen Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers and teams for the Relay For Life of Evergreen. The 24-hour event will be held from 10 a.m. on August 12, to 10 a.m. on August 13 at Evergreen Valley High School. Organizers hold biweekly meetings at Megabyte Pizza at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

The public is welcome to stop by and learn more about how to get involved in the Relay For Life.

Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones and raise money for the fight against cancer.

"Relay For Life is a 24-hour event to raise awareness about the progress against cancer as much as it is a fundraiser," said Theresa Neher, Volunteer Event Chair for the Evergreen Relay For Life event. "Individuals who are willing to give their time and energy to this exciting event are making a commitment to fight back against this disease and let the community know that we can beat cancer."

Teams of eight 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, and places of worship-people from all walks of life. Teams seek sponsorship prior to the Relay, all with the goal of eliminating cancer.

Volunteers are needed to organize and recruit teams, seek community support, coordinate logistics, find refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment, and lend their support in any way. If you would like to volunteer on the Relay For Life committee, or serve as a team captain, contact Jess Herrera at (408) 688-0108 or email jess.herrera@cancer.org.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information on cancer, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit www.cancer.org.