Cancer-Fighting Event seeks interest from Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community

As people all over Westchester can attest, Relay For Life is not just an event, it’s an experience that brings hope and healing to entire communities that have been affected by cancer. In 2016, a dedicated group of individuals have committed to bringing this wonderful event to the greater Larchmont-Mamaroneck community.

Relay For Life is an overnight, team event that caters to families, neighbors, civic organizations, businesses and everything in between. Teams are formed in honor or in memory of someone who has battled cancer, or simply because they want to make a difference. Teams begin their fundraising prior to the event through car washes, sporting events, bake sales and other creative ideas.

Every single week 100 individuals are diagnosed with cancer in Westchester County; unfortunately both Larchmont and Mamaroneck are included in that statistic. The money raised through Relay supports the programs and services of the American Cancer Society. For example, in 2014, in Westchester County alone, the American Cancer Society provided 96 women with a free wig and 100 cancer patients received a total of 568 free rides to and from their treatment. In addition to many patient services that the American Cancer Society is able to provide, it also funds life-saving research at hospitals and universities.

All are welcome to attend the Relay For Life of Larchmont-Mamaroneck Interest Meeting! The meeting will be held Monday, July 20th at 7PM at Molly Spillane’s. At this meeting people will be able to learn more about Relay For Life and all of the ways to become involved. These opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Starting Teams
• Sponsoring the event
• Joining the Committee
• Becoming a participant

To RSVP for the event please contact Lucy Miller at lucy.miller@cancer.org or call 914.397.8842 by July 17th. To learn more about Relay For Life, please visit us online at www.relayforlife.org