Louisville, KY -   Residents of Jefferson County and southern Indiana are getting ready to join communities across the nation in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, the nation’s largest fund raiser.

Relay For Life is a non-competitive, overnight event. Teams are recruited from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, churches, schools and service organizations. Each group chooses a team theme, and members take turns walking or running around a track during the night. Games and activities held during the event make it a festive occasion.

“We invite everyone in the community to take part in the Relay For Life,” said Marilyn Lesher, team recruitment chair. “Where else can you show your enthusiasm for such an important cause by creating outrageous team themes, decorating campsites, and playing games all night long?”

Money raised from the event supports American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient services programs.

To register a team or find out more about Relay For Life, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.