What:             The Relay For Life celebrates life!  Teams of 8-15 people take turns walking, running or strolling around the track.  A party atmosphere prevails among team members ‘camping out’ on the surrounding area during the 12 hours enjoying music, food, and camaraderie with each other.  Money is raised through sponsorship that the members of each team secure from individuals, companies or corporations.  Last year, Relay For Life raised over $16 million in Illinois and touched over 200 communities.

When:            June 11-12, 2005

Where:          Barrington High School

Why:              To raise $290,000 to support research, education, and patient services in celebration of cancer survivorship in your community.

Who:              EVERYONE!  Teams consist of individuals representing businesses, churches, clubs, organizations, neighborhoods, and families.  Since this is a noncompetitive event, anyone can participate.  All ages are encouraged to come!

Register:       Registration is $25 per team.  Participants are encouraged to raise $100 or more per person in donations.  Donations can even be raised through our special online fundraising website, www.donate.BarringtonRelay.com

How:              Visit BarringtonRelay.com or contact Kate Kubik the American Cancer Society office: 847.358.3965.

Event Highlights:   Below are some of the things we are planning for this year’s event:

• Survivor Celebration:  Cancer survivors are invited to join in our celebration of life and dedication to the spirit of survivorship by participating in the event.   There will be a reception, special gifts, survivor stories, dedicated laps, and other activities throughout the day and night designed to celebrate and honor survivors and their care givers.

• Luminaria Ceremony:  Bagged candles are lit around the track in memory of loved ones who lost their battle to cancer or in honor of cancer survivors.  Held at 10pm, the ceremony is the highlight of the event.

• Cancer Control:  Special education programs are provided to educate attendees.

• Entertainment: Live bands and a DJ, kid’s activities, demonstrations, karaoke, movie, scavenger hunt and more!

• Onsite Fundraisers: Teams get creative in their event fundraising: raffles, food sales, popcorn, ice cream, portraits, card tournaments, masseuse, and more!