2013 Relay for Life of Polk County is One Month Away

Media release:

Polk County residents are putting on their capes in an effort to fight off cancer at the 2013 Relay For Life of Polk County. The relay will be held on Friday, June 7, at the Mercy Wellness Campus in Clive at 6 p.m. The theme this year is “Up, Up and Away!”.

The relay is one month away, but there is still time to make an impact or sign up to be a part of the event. For more information or to register as an individual or team, visit www.relayforlifeofpolkcounty.com.

Relay For Life of Polk County will be changing up its event hours this year. Beginning at 6 p.m. with an Opening Ceremony and Survivor Lap and concluding at 11 p.m. with a Closing Ceremony. Events throughout the night will include customary Relay For Life 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.

This year, more than 17,000 people in Iowa will be diagnosed with cancer - that’s more than 46 people every day. Help us Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back at the Polk County Relay for Life.