MonticelloLive

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers eveyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer.

Final plans are being made for this year’s Relay in Drew County to be held at McCloy Park beginning at 6:00 Pm on June 20, and lasting through the night until 6:00 AM on the 21 st. 

Teams have been formed,  money is being raised and  local talent is scheduled to entertain all through the night.  Two very special ceremonies are being planned, first the Survivor’s celebration walk and then later in the evening a Luninaria ceremony will be held to honor survovors and to remember those who have lost the battle to cancer.

All of Drew County is encouraged to come out and cheer the survivors on their first lap around the park and to stay all night.  Cancer does not sleep, so for one night we will Relay without stopping to help cancer patients in our area to triumph over the disease.

If you would like to purchase a Luminaria to honor someone please contact Kay Crook  at 367-7757 or pick up an Order Form at any local bank.  The cost is $10.00 per luminaria.

We have openings for a few more entertainers.  Please contact Sandra Norris at 367-9213 if you would like to perform.

Please let us know if you are a cancer survivor, we want to take this opportunity to personally honor you at the survivor and luminaria ceremonies.  For further information please contact Ashley Echols at 460-6458.

Through the efforts of many Relays For Life the American Cancer Society has received the help it needs to contiue in the search for the cure. Please come out and support this worthwhile event so that there will always be Hope for our cancer patients.