Nearly 90 Teams Will Circle Track at Relay For Life

From midnight volleyball to a big screen video tribute, from candle-lit luminaries to early morning exercise, the Cheshire Relay for Life represents one of the town's most significant events.

The annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society begins at 5 p.m. Friday and runs through the night until noon on Saturday. Tents decorated by dozens of teams line the inside of the track while team members of all ages take to the track to help raise funds for a cure.

Team captains report that nearly $175,000 has been raised so far this year. Last year's relay raised nearly $316,000, making Cheshire's relay one of the top five in New England. 

Young adult teams are increasingly involved with the event and bring a creative element to the mix with teams names such as: the Pirates of the Curebbean,       SpongeBob Curepants and  Keeping Up With The Curedashians. 

For more information on the event, click here.