Adam Johnson, Neighbor

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event geared toward ending cancer and uniting communities across the globe to fight back against this disease. In Apple Valley teams camp out at Quarry Point Athletic Complex and take turns walking or running around the track while entertainment, music and activities keep things lively. Symbolizing the battle waged around the clock by those fighting cancer, the event lasts for 12 hours, beginning with a powerful CELEBRATION ceremony, lasting through the darkness of night as we REMEMBER loved ones lost, and finishing with the dawn of a new day and an inspiring FIGHT BACK rally.

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States and in 2015 there will be more than 1.5 million new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. It touches everyone in every corner of our community, across the nation, and around the globe. The American Cancer Society is fighting back, fighting back to bring an end to this disease.

As the official sponsor of birthdays, the American Cancer Society has been fighting back through Relay For Life for 30 years and our community joined that fight 15 years ago. Let this be the year you take up the fight. Again I ask you to stand with American Cancer Society, Relay For Life and your community; stand with us to end cancer.