Relay for Life Kick Off Friday Night

Superheroes will be descending upon on Friday in honor of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life kick off rally being held at 7 p.m.

This is the second annual Relay for Life to be held in New Milford and theme is centered around games, "Be a Hero--Fight Cancer."

All children (and adults!) are encouraged to attend the Kickoff party dressed as their favorite Superhero. There will be food, a DJ, and other fun activities. Bring the family and enjoy a night out!

Relays have been held since the event's founding in 1985. Relay for Life is an overnight event and teams have at least one member walking around a track or path for the duration of the event.  

The actual Relay for Life main event will be held May 18th at Gibbs School. The rally Friday is to celebrate the start of the relay planning process and residents are encouraged to attend and get more information on the program.

Relay for Life usually begins with a Survivors Lap, where cancer survivors take a lap to celebrate their victory against cancer. There are also luminaria, bagged candles with names inscribed, that honor those whose lives have been touched by cancer. The walking continues until the closing ceremony.

Last year's Relay For Life of New Milford included over 800 participants and over $97,000 was raised. This year's Relay for Life needs more help in order to make it as successful as last year. 

The more Relayers, the more lives are saved. Grab family, grab friends, grab neighbors and click here to register for this year's Relay for Life. 

B.F. Gibbs School is located at 195 Sutton Place, New Milford.