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, 2013 at the Mercy Wellness Campus in Clive, IA at 6 p.m. The theme this year is “Up, Up and Away!”.
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 a lap featuring some local mascots. Anyone desiring to make a $10 luminaria donation may do so by visiting www.relayforlifeofpolkcounty.com.
Wanting to participate but worried it's too late? It's not! Head over to www.relayforlifeofpolkcounty.com and get your team signed up! Help the American Cancer Society celebrate more birthdays this year!
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