Why does relay for life use purple

Becoming windy for the afternoon. High around 65F. Winds SSE at 20 to 30 mph. Rainfall possibly over one inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 39F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: November 12, am. Relay For Life is a fundraising initiative where teams fundraise in the lead up to an overnight event. Team members then take turns walking around a track until the next morning.

Participants also take part in on-the-day fundraising activities and ceremonies, like a candlelight ceremony to remember loved ones lost, and a ceremony to celebrate survivors and carers. To register, volunteer or find out more about your local Relay For Life, visit relayforlife.

Some teams sell baked goods. There is entertainment during the day and a movie at night. She knows more than 15 family and friends who have been diagnosed with cancer or passed away from cancer. This has a lot of impact on us. Join a team, register a new team, donate to team members, be a relay sponsor. Non-walkers are also needed to help raise awareness about ACS resources for cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support.

Individuals and teams-made up of family, friends, co-workers and community groups-will unite to raise funds, walk the track, socialize, take in the entertainment and participate in a variety of activities going on throughout the night. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Approximately Oneida County residents will be diagnosed with cancer this year and approximately will die from the disease.

There were over patient-related services provided to residents of Oneida County in the past year. Thirty-four cancer patients stayed for free at Hope Lodge for nights and their 79 caregivers stayed there free for nights, when patients needed to travel far from home to receive treatments.

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