Assumption Regional School to Hold Relay Recess

Assumption Regional Catholic School will host its second Relay Recess to benefit the American Cancer Society on Friday, April 19.

The race runs from 2 p.m.-8 p.m., and gives elementary school students the opportunity to participate in a philanthropic event and simultaneously learn about cancer causes and prevention.

Students will fundraise as teams, according to grade level.

"Students at these ages have such a passion for learning, so what a better time to teach them about cancer prevention than now," Assumption Advancement Director and co-Chair Cathryn Flammer said in a release. "They learn together as a team about how nutrition, physical activity, sun protection and tobacco prevention can help them avoid cancer."

Relay Recess is an abbreviated version of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, and is open to the community. Assumption Teacher and co-Chair Lisa Colangelo organized the event for the first time last year after the mother of one of her kindergarten students died of cancer. Colangelo participated in Relay for Life in northern New Jersey.

"We wanted to bring the Relay for Life experience to our school and local community to create greater awareness in the fight against cancer," Colangelo said. "It's an opportunity that engages our students in the fight against cancer and allows them to make a difference in their community."

To learn more about the event, contact Colangelo at lcolaneglo@arcsgalloway.org or Flammer at cflammer@arcsgalloway.org.