Fighting Back Against Cancer: Polk County Gears Up for Annual Relay for Life

While the mission is the same, Polk County Relay for Life is changing things up a little this year.

Polk County residents will once again take a stand against cancer when the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Polk County is held at the Mercy Wellness Campus in Clive on Friday, June 7 at 6 p.m.

Event hours are changing this year, according to a press release sent by Relay for Life. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. with opening ceremonies and end by 11 p.m. with closing ceremonies.

Events at this year's Relay will include customary traditions like the Luminaria Ceremony, celebrating those who have won their battle with cancer, remembering those who have lost and honoring those who are still fighting.

Some new events this year will include a Local Hero’s Lap, Mother/Daughter and Father/Son Lap and Zumba. Anyone desiring to make a $10 luminaria donation may do so by visiting www.relayforlifeofpolkcounty.com.

About Relay for Life

Relay For Life is the world’s largest movement to end cancer. It unites 3.5 million people around thecountry each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease and to fight back against cancer. There are more than 90 American Cancer Society Relay ForLife events across Iowa and more than 23,000 Iowans participate.

Join Relay for Life this year and help Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back. To learn more or to register a team or individual for the 2013 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Polk County, visit this website.