Don't Miss: West Islip Relay For Life

The time has come for West Islip's first-ever Relay for Life.

The American Cancer Society fundraiser will take place at the high school track this weekend.

Relay For Life is a non-competitive overnight event in which teams of friends, neighbors, families and co-workers commit to keeping at least one team member walking around a track at all times.

Community members are encouraged to participate or cheer on those that are walking.

The schedule of events is as follows:

June 15

Opening Ceremony: 6 p.m.
The Opening Ceremony brings everyone together for a high-energy event kickoff to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, to inspire hope by sharing recent accomplishments and progress and to remind everyone that while we are winning this battle, fighting cancer is a year-round priority.

Survivor Lap: 6:30 p.m.
During the Survivors' Lap, upbeat music plays as all cancer survivors at the event take the first lap around the track cheered on by the other participants who line the track, celebrating their victory over cancer.

Luminaria Ceremony: 9 p.m.
The Luminaria Ceremony is a time to remember those who lost their battle against cancer, to support people who currently have cancer and to honor people who have fought cancer in the past.

June 16

Fight Back Ceremony: 12 a.m.
The Fight Back Ceremony symbolizes the emotional commitment each participant makes to the fight against cancer. The action taken represents what each person is willing to do for themselves, for loved ones and for the community to fight cancer year-round and to commit to saving lives.

Closing Ceremony: 5:30 a.m.
The Closing Ceremony is a time to remember the lives of those lost and to celebrate what each participant has committed, through their participation in a Relay event and to fight back against this disease over the next year.