Relay For Life Moves To Egg Harbor, Lots Of Fun Planned

EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ — Mark your calendars - the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Linwood is set for 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 20.

This year, the family-friendly event will be held in Egg Harbor Township, at the Anthony “Tony” Canale Training Center, 5033 English Creek Ave.

Cancer survivors are the guests of honor, and along with their caregivers will be featured at the opening ceremonies, in Survivor and Caregiver Laps around the track, and with a complimentary lunch reception. Frankie LaSasso, the young son of Ocean City football assistant coach Frank LaSasso, will be the Survivor Speaker. His father will be the caregiver speaker. The Healthcare Champion speaker will be Dr. James C. Wurzer, a radiation oncologist at AtlantiCare, which is Presenting Sponsor of the event.

This year’s theme is “Every Step Brings Hope.” Throughout the event, participants walk around the track to raise money for cancer. Miss New Jersey Augostina Mallous will judge a special “Show Us Your Shoes” lap at 3 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a pair of decorated shoes for the competition

There will also be food trucks, vendors and activities for all ages. Activities include the Blacktop Villains Car Show (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.), firetrucks, Zumba, Yoga, donut eating contest, wing eating contest, themed laps, and more.

A special highlight is the Luminaria candlelight ceremony to honor survivors and to remember those lost to cancer. Luminaria candles line the track with names and pictures of loved ones. A full schedule of activities will be posted closer to the event at RelayforLife.org/LinwoodNJ.

Relay for Life is open to anyone who wants to participate. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. To find out more about Relay for Life, to register a team or to purchase a luminaria, please visit www.RelayForLife.org/LinwoodNJ, or email monica.nammour@cancer.org. For questions, call/text Karen at (609) 432-1836.