24 Teams to Participate in Phoenixville Relay for Life

PHOENIXVILLE, PA -- — Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, WA, in 1985 and raised $27,000 for the American Cancer Society, assisting in its mission to fight cancer across the country.

The following year, 340 supporters joined in that effort. Now called the Relay for Life, this national movement and event has raised nearly $5 billion to fight cancer.

Relay for Life is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk where teams of people camp out around a track, each of the members taking turns walking. Usually, this family friendly event is surrounded by games, entertainment and food.

Communities hold Relay for Life events across the country, and throughout the year - in New England starting in April and continuing through the fall.

264 people have already raised more than $45,000 for the Phoenixville Relay For Life on Saturday, April 30, at Phoenixville High School. 

The event starts at 10 a.m. and runs until midnight.

Find a Phoenixville team, sign up or donate here.

Photo via Relay for Life