Join The Fight Against Cancer

By MARGOT FERRON, SUPER PATCH BLOGGER

Got Hope, Villa Valencia,The Oregon Trail and AV City Walkers are just a few names of the teams who have made commitments to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Aliso Viejo, a 24-hour overnight event that will be held at Grand Park, 26703 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 on Sat., Oct. 25 at 10 am to Sun., Oct. 26 at 10 am.

It only takes five or more people to form your own team under the name of church group, business, school, yourself, families and friends honoring loved ones. If you are really clever, you can create your own team name.

How can you get involved? You can form a team; join a team or just volunteer to help. Now is a good time to start requesting your colleagues, family and friends to join your team. If forming your own team is not an option, call Marie Flores, Team Development Chair for assistance.

Relay brings an array of participants together to fight against cancer. It’s a unique way to inspire hope and to create awareness to help those facing the disease.

Teams walk on the track and they are committed to creating awareness. They raise money in the fight against cancer. Join in the party atmosphere! Pitch a tent, camp-out, eat, feast, play games and entertainment.

Because Relay is a team event, individuals aren’t required to be there the entire time, but it’s so much fun you will get caught up in the party atmosphere and want to stay. The day is packed with entertainment- music, kids activities, onsite fundraisers, fight back messages, etc.

You don’t need to be a runner or even a walker to participate. The common thread is to have team members’ continuously walking, running or rolling around the track for 24 hours to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we have lost to the disease and to empower everyone to fight back against cancer.

Relay is a healing experience for those fighting cancer. It offers them a chance to meet others who have claimed victory over cancer. This is a great, free family event for the community, but it wouldn’t be possible without the teams.

If you can’t participate you can support us by eating at Chili’s Restaurant,26631 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 on Oct. 16. Present theflyer and relay will receive 15% of the bill! On Oct. 25, Buffalo Wild Wings, 26711 Aliso Creek Rd #100B, Aliso Viejo restaurant will donate 20% of proceeds with this flyer. Download the flyers onwww.relayforlife/alisoviejoca.

For more information or to register for the event go towww.relayforlife/alisoviejoca or call the American Cancer Society at949-567-0610. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Pierce at megan.pierce@cancer.org or Maria Luisa Flores at 949/689-1806,gumscrape@aol.com.

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