Kickoff Relay For Life Mission Viejo with Us.

Each year in Mission Viejo since 1994, an energetic, enthusiastic group of volunteers unite in their fight against cancer. They rally, plan parties to celebrate survivors and remember loved ones that lost their battles. While having fun they raise money to fund programs to support neighbors, friends and loved ones through their fight with cancer.

The American Cancer Society’s, Relay For Life of Mission Viejo, kickoff will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 at 6:30 pm at The Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.

In fact, nationwide the American Cancer Society will celebrate, “Relay 30 Years Strong.” Dr. Gordon Klatt, founding father of Relay For Life, Tacoma Washington, walked and ran for 24 hours in May 1985 to raise more than $25,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight cancer. The next year, he was joined by 340 supporters. Since then, Relay For Life has become a worldwide event raising more than $4 billion to fight cancer.

The Mission Viejo event is free to the public. Enjoy entertainment, food, music and door prizes. The event will also feature inspirational speakers.

At the kickoff it is an opportunity to register a team for the 24-hour, overnight event held at Saddleback College on Sat., June 6 at 9 am until Sun., June 7, 2015 at 9 am. Anyone interested in forming a team, volunteering for the event or learning more about Relay for Life is encouraged to attend. It only takes five or more people to form your own team.

Don’t forget to wear your purple. Get involved and make a difference.

For more information or to register for the event go to www.mvrelay.org, www.facebook.com/mvrelay or twitter @mv_RelayForLife.

The event is free, but it is recommended to RSVP to Denise Matson at 949-470-3010 or email DMatson@Cityofmissionviejo.org. Also feel free to call Margot Ferron/Publicity/Marketing at 949/309-1235 or gomargotgo@aol.com.