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Reminder: Ridgefield Relay for Life is Saturday

Ridgefield's Relay for Life will take place on Saturday, June 11 and will benefit the American Cancer Society.

RIDGEFIELD, CT— Everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by cancer. On Saturday, June 11 hundreds will come together to raise thousands of dollars for Ridgefield Relay For Life.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life event is held in over 20 countries worldwide. The event gives people a chance to fight back against cancer and honor those who are fighting or have lost their lives to the disease through a moving silent Luminaria ceremony.

To date, 11 teams in Ridgefield which include 43 participants have raised more than $11,000 for Saturday's event.

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Top Participants:

    1. Debbie Wolyniec - $405
    2. Laurie DelBene - $250
    3. Mary Coleman - $150

Top Teams:

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  1. Mad Hype - $552.07
  2. Sunflower Strong - $530
  3. Ridgefield Survivors and Caregivers - $440

The event takes place on Saturday, June 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at The Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield, 41 Governor St, Ridgefield. Check out the schedule of events here.

Click here for more information or contact Lindsey.Hanley@cancer.org.

Photo: 2015 Relay for Life. Credit: Wendy Mitchell

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