Relay for Life of Wilmington Kickoff Fundraiser Jan. 27

WILMINGTON, MA - The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Wilmington will hold a kickoff for the annual event on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Ninety Nine Restaurant, 144 Lowell St. in Wilmington.

The kickoff program will consist of a fundraiser at the restaurant from 4-11 p.m. where 15% of sales with flyer (posted in the photos above) will be donated to Relay For Life of Wilmington.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the Leadership Team, pick up any materials they may need including the meeting schedule, and register a team for the Relay For Life event, which will be held June 17-18 at Wilmington High School.

Relay For Life is a non-competitive, community event where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team has at least one participant on the track at all times and participates in fundraising that supports the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives and finish the fight against cancer.

Four million people participated in more than 6,000 events worldwide in 2015. Last year, more 230 people participated in the Relay For Life of Wilmington, with an additional 100 people visiting the event, and raised $75,227.

“The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all,” said Julie Rauseo, community manager. “This is our community’s opportunity to fight back against cancer. We are excited to return to Wilmington High School this year.”

Visit relayforlife.org/WilmingtonMA to learn more about the program. Additionally, you may contact Julie Rauseo at 781.314.2668 or Julie.Rauseo@cancer.org for more information.