NEW LOCATION FOR THE 2016 RELAY FOR LIFE OF GREATER ROCHESTER

This year’s Relay For Life will take place at a new location, the St. John Hospital Cancer Center located at 1901 Star Batt Drive in Rochester Hills. The event, which will take place on June 18th, will also have new hours this year, from 9:00 a.m. to midnight.

“We’re thrilled to host the 2016 Rochester area Relay for Life at the St. John Rochester Hills Cancer Center,” said Jane Martin, Vice President, Oncology Center of Excellence for St. John Providence. “Since April 2014, St. John Providence in collaboration with Crittenton Hospital, has been working to develop and enhance services offered at this beautiful facility. Hosting the event is a great opportunity to network with the community and support an important event which helps so many who battle cancer. “

The event represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. It is dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight cancer. As the Society's signature event, Relay has been bringing cancer survivors and anyone touched by the disease together for more than 20 years.

During the Relay event, participants and survivors celebrate what they've overcome as well as to remember people lost to the disease, and honor people who have fought or are fighting cancer.

“As a representative of the American Cancer Society, I think it is truly wonderful to be able to partner with Crittention and St.Johns Cancer Center to bring Relay For Life to the communtiy. We are looking forward to the hope and awarness this can bring to those who need it most,” said Rachel Scheich, Community Manager, Relay For Life

Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups – people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Teams of not only raise dollars and camp out overnight, but also participate in fun activities and ceremonies.

In 2015, 20 teams participated raising over $75,000. Survivors and caregivers gathered at the event for the Survivor Ceremony and luminaries lit the walking path in honor and memory of those touched by cancer. This year, the committee is hoping reach their fundraising goal of $76,000.

Anyone interested in learning more about the event please contact Rachel Scheich at 248.663.3436 ext. 3436 or by email at rachel.scheich@cancer.org. You can also learn more about the event, make a donation, start or join a team on www.relayforlife.org/rochestermi. You can also follow them on Facebook at “Relay for Life of Greater Rochester.”