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2016 Lemon Grove Relay For Life Set For May 14th

Free, fun-filled family event with entertainment, food, and activities for kids of all ages!

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.

The event is set for Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. at Lemon Grove Middle School, 7866 Lincoln St,

The family-friendly event features food, entertainment, games and activities. Organized teams have members from their teams walking around the track during the entire 24 hours of the event, symbolizing that “cancer never sleeps.”

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At night, there is overnight camping on the field for team members who wish to spend the night.

Visit the event website for more event details, to form a team or join an existing team, purchase a luminaria to honor a cancer survivor or loved one who has passed, or to make a donation.

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