American Cancer Society's Relay For Life Coming to South Fayette

The American Cancer Society is organizing its annual that will take place later this month.

People who want to participate in the overnight walk around South Fayette High School’s track will gather at the stadium from noon May 19 until 8 a.m. May 20.

The Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society where communities come together to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.

The fundraiser encourages cancer survivors, patients, medical support staff, corporations, civic organizations, churches and community volunteers to participate to raise money for research. Teams of people from area companies, clubs, neighborhoods and families raise funds prior to the event and then take turns walking the track in relays.

“Relay For Life reminds us that progress has been made in the fight against cancer and that everyone who participates is making a difference,” the American Cancer Society said in a press release.

There will also be a special luminaria ceremony at 6 p.m. on the first day of the fundraiser. The luminaria is designed to celebrate cancer survivors and remember those who have died from their illness.

Donations for luminarias can be made at the Relay For Life, by calling 412-919-1049 or going to by visiting www.relayforlife.org/pasouthfayette.

For information about how to become involved in Relay For Life, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or go to www.RelayForLife.org.