Alameda Fights Back to End Cancer

New research from the American Cancer Society reveals there will be an estimated 1.7 million new cancer cases this year - and 600,000 cases will be fatal.

In fact, 1-in-2 men and 1-in-3 women will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetimes. That means, according to the 2010 Census, that 17,657 Alameda men and 12,832 Alameda women will someday hear the words “you’ve got cancer.”

That’s why Alameda is fighting back with the 22nd Relay For Life of Alameda.

What is Relay For Life?

Relay For Life is a 24-hour annual fundraiser that financially benefits the American Cancer Society’s research and patient support programs. It is a community event that celebrates the lives of people who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and fights back against the disease to create a world where nobody will ever have to hear the words “you’ve got cancer” again.

The 2016 Relay For Life of Alameda will be held on June 25, 2016 at Encinal High School. All money raised supports the American Cancer Society’s ability to fulfill its mission of helping people stay healthy, get well, and fight back against cancer. Extra bonus points: all donations are tax-deductible!

Volunteer Opportunities Available

Interested in helping create a world with less cancer? It’s easy to get involved and this is the perfect time to get started. Volunteer opportunities include:

1. Joining the 2016 Event Leadership Team: Tonight the Event Leadership Team is hosting a workshop at 6:30pm at St Joseph Notre Dame High School’s “San Jose Hall” at Chestnut St and San Jose Ave. There are many open roles available on the Event Leadership team, and if you’re interested, ELT meetings will take place the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30pm at Alameda Hospital.
2. Sign-Up for Relay For Life: Registration is now open for the 2016 event and you can register a team online at www.relayforlife.org/alamedaca.
3. Donate to Relay For Life of Alameda: A simple donation of $100 allows the American Cancer Society to fund groundbreaking research and clinical trials.
4. Sponsor Relay For Life of Alameda: Sponsorship opportunities are also available for local businesses.

If you’re interested in joining the fight against cancer, please contact Jess Nelson at jessie.s.nelson@gmail.com, or visit www.relayforlife.org/alamedaca and www.facebook.com/RelayForLifeOfAlamedaCa for more information.