Central, Mendham Join Forces To 'Relay' Against Cancer

LONG VALLEY, N.J. – There’s prom, graduation, finals, and what feels like a million other items to handle at the end of the school year.

But West Morris Central and Mendham High School students are putting that aside for one night and banding together as a community to help raise funds and awareness for those battling cancer and those who’ve succumbed to the deadly disease.

The annual Relay For Life is set for Friday, June 17 at 6 p.m. at West Morris Central High School, and will run for 12 hours until 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 18.

Participants will stay up all night to “relay” around the track and walk in honor of those who’ve died from cancer as well as those who’ve beaten it.

The event isn’t just for high school students and staff, but for the community as a whole. Anyone interested in participating may do so by registering online by clicking here.

The event will feature live music, games and activities, and a DJ.

Also on hand will be West Morris Central grad and Detroit Lions fullback Michael Burton, who will be hosting a football competition for Lions merchandise and autographing photos and taking pictures with those in attendance.

To learn more about the event, go here.