Relay For Life of Roswell Set For April 23

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ROSWELL, GA -- In less than a month, Relay For Life of Roswell will be back on the football field of Roswell High School.

Mark your calendars for 4 p.m. to midnight April 23 for this meaningful and family-friendly event that supports the American Cancer Society.

Opening ceremonies will be held at 4 p.m. followed by a survivor recognition and first lap at 4:30 p.m. The Survivor Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. (or around dusk), the Luminary Ceremony will take place.

Entertainment, food and activities will be held for the entire family throughout the event.

We all have someone in our lives affected by the devastating effects of cancer, so residents are encouraged to join organizers by participating in one of the many fundraising opportunities for this year’s event.

Leading up to the annual event, the Dine Out To Wipe Out Cancer Week initiative will be held April 10-17.

Local restaurants are supporting individual Relay teams by donating a percentage of sales during that week at the following locations. Stop in for a bite and be sure to say that you are there to Dine Out to Wipe Out Cancer and support Relay For Life of Roswell (follow the organization's Facebook page for specific times and details for each event)

Monday, April 11

• Zaxby's,11235 Woodstock Road

Tuesday, April 12

• Lucky's Burger & Brew, 1144 Alpharetta Street
• Zaxby's, 3000 Holcomb Woods Parkway
• Willy's Mexicana Grill, 660 W Crossville Road
• Zoe's Kitchen, 1105 Woodstock Road
• Atlanta Bread, Woodstock Road

Wednesday, April 13

• Grand Champion BBQ, 4401 Shallowford Road
• Houck’s, 10930 Crabapple Road
• Moxie Burger, 555 S Atlanta Street

Thursday, April 14

• The Mill Kitchen, 590 Mimosa Blvd

Friday, April 15

• Miller’s Ale House, 10750 Davis Drive, Alpharetta (tentative)

Saturday, April 16

• All About Health, 885 Woodstock Road, Suite 705

Sunday, April 17

• Crabapple Tavern, 12350 Arnold Mill Road

A related project Relay For Life of Roswell is launching is the Hearts of Hope Community Art Project. This fundraising project involves the creation of hundreds of clay hearts that can be purchased and personalized by individuals wanting to honor or remember loved ones affected by cancer. Each personalized heart will then join hundreds of other hearts as part of special art displays at Roswell City Hall and Roswell’s Arts Center West.

Heart making will take take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10 at Synergy Fine Arts at 26 Webb Street in Roswell. All supplies will be provided. Hearts can be dedicated at this event as well, and will be added to the unveiling event at City Hall on April 11.

The unveiling of the display will take place when the city will issue a proclamation at 7 p.m. during the Roswell City Council meeting. Another heart making opportunity will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16 during the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market.

For more information about any of the fundraising events, how to join a team, or more event details, contact Kim Weber at kweber@roswellgov.com or Holly York at Holly.york@cancer.org.

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Image via Relay For Life of Roswell