2006 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF TRIBURY 

The 9^th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Tribury is just around the corner. Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer starting at 12:00 noon on Saturday June 3 during the Relay in a community-wide show of support for the American Cancer Society, cancer survivors, and all those that have been affected by the disease. Teams of Middlebury, Southbury and Woodbury residents will gather at Memorial Middle School in Middlebury in a family-oriented team event where participants can walk relay-style around the track and take part in fun activities off the track. Teams can include coworkers, club members, family, and friends who have gathered donations prior to the event. All are invited to attend the Ceremony of HOPE, which will take place after sundown. To honor the community’s cancer survivors and to remember those lost to the disease, survivors will circle the track rimmed with glowing luminaria (candle lanterns) while the names of survivors and those lost to the disease are presented. Luminaria can be purchased for a minimum donation of $5.00 by calling 203.379.4886.

Funds raised at Relay For Life will enable the American Cancer Society to support local services and resources for cancer patients and their families. Funds also support critical cancer research and community education programs designed to teach people how to reduce their risk of developing cancer. For additional information on ACS programs and services, or to get involved with the Relay For Life of Tribury as a member of the planning committee, or as a team captain, please contact David Hirx at 203.379.4886 or david.hirx@cancer.org .