Annual Relay For Life Hits Albertville Friday Night

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of St. Michael-Albertville will take over the St. Michael-Albertville Athletic Complex, located at the Friday night. 

Events begin at 7 p.m. with opening ceremonies, and continue throughout the night on the track and infield (football field) until 8 a.m. Saturday morning. 

Former and current cancer patients, those who have lost a loved one to cancer, families, businesses, faith-based and civic organizations, and anyone wanting to make a difference in the fight against cancer are taking part in this exciting team event. The Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups–people from all walks of life–all aimed at celebrating the lives of those who have had cancer, remembering those lost, and fighting back against the disease.

This year's race holds special meaning for one St. Michael family. If you missed their story last week, check it out. 

Schedule Highlights

• 5 p.m. - Silent Auction Open for Bids
• 7 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies
• Dusk - St. Michael Daze & Knights Fireworks - it's wonderful to view over the luminaria lit track
• 10 p.m. - Luminaria Ceremony & Remembrance Lap
• 6 a.m. - Breakfast 

Fun items at relay this year include: an in-relay 5K, Bean Bag toss, a photo booth, Crazy Hair, face painting and lap beads. Music and other games, of course, will be on tap throughout the night.

The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. To learn more about them or to get help, call anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.