ACS Announces 2017 Relay For Life Events In Putnam County

From The American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society is proud to announce that Brewster will host its first ever Relay For Life this year, joining with two other Putnam communities – Mahopac and Patterson -- that have showed robust support to the Relay cancer movement in our county. Residents can join together with the American Cancer Society to raise funds and awareness in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer by participating, volunteering, fundraising or sponsoring Relay For Life.

• June 10, 2017 at Brewster High School www.relayforlife.org/brewsterny
• June 3, 2017 at Mahopac High School www.relayforlife.org/mahopacny
• June 10, 2017 at Patterson Fire House #1 www.relayforlife.org/pattersonny

Volunteers Needed

Each community will be kicking off their planning season, and hosting team meetings throughout the spring. All are welcome to attend. Volunteers are needed to help plan, fundraise, set up, promote, secure sponsors, organize a cancer survivor reception, plan opening ceremonies, event logistics, security and entertainment. “Whether you can offer a few hours or can help throughout the spring, the American Cancer Society has a role for you to become involved in this community movement,” said Patti Lestrange Mack, Communications Manager, American Cancer Society.

Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Washington in 1985, the Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to save lives from cancer. “Uniting communities across the globe, we celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change,” said Lestrange Mack.