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West Islip Schools Kick Off Relay for Life

Inaugural event will take place on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.

To celebrate the first ever West Islip Relay for Life, the community is hosting a kick off event Thursday evening.

The kick off will take place on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. All members of the West Islip community are welcome to attend and learn more about the event.

Relay for Life is an annual fundraiser to benefit cancer patients and research through the American Cancer Society. To date, Relay events have raised more than $3 billion worldwide.

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Thursday's event will raise awareness of the actual overnight relay, which will take place in June. Refreshments will be served.

 

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