Paramus' First Town-Wide Relay for Life Kicks Off Wednesday

The first-ever community-wide Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society offically kicks-off this Wednesday night when participants head to Paramus High School cafeteria to sign-up, form teams to get their fundraising efforts started.

Kick-off will begin at 6 p.m. at Paramus High School Wednesday, Feb. 27. Those wishing to learn more and take part an come by to get information about the event, register their team and decorate and dedicate a Luminaria in honor of a loved one who has battled the disease.

Schools in Paramus have regularly conducted Relay for Life events before, but the June 14-June 15 overnight event will be the first-community wide event. The event will take place at the Paramus High School field beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14  concluding Saturday, June 15 at 7 a.m. The event is done overnight to show that cancer never sleeps.

The Relay for Life committee has set a goal of $50,000 for this first event which holds a theme that focuses on sports and competition “Spartan Nation: Tonight We Bleed Purple.”

The Relay team is encouraging all community groups to get involved including schools, businesses, sports teams and the local government.

More information can be found online at www.relayforlife.org/paramusNJ or 'like' the Paramus Relay for Life Facebook page.