Relay for Life Oakland/Montclair

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is an overnight community celebration where groups of friends, families, neighbors and coworkers form teams to walk or run around a track, to celebrate the lives of those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Funds raised will support the American Cancer Society’s research, education, advocacy and patient and family services. For more information or to get involved, contact Scott Townley at (925)768.0566, scott.townley@cancer.org or Linda Foss at (510) 339-5900, linda.foss@usbank.com.  Sign up online at: www.RelayForLife.org/OaklandMontclairCa

Cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) from the Montclair, Piedmont, Rockridge, Laurel, Dimond, Oakmore, Glenview, Broadway Terrace areas are invited to walk the first lap of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life to celebrate their victory over cancer. The event and Survivors Lap will be held at Skyline High School. Each cancer survivor will receive a (free T-shirt, ribbon) to wear while walking the track. There is no cost to participate. Cancer survivors can call the American Cancer Society at (925) 768-0566 to register (and request their T-shirt size). Families are encouraged to attend.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Luminaria Ceremony remembers those lost to cancer and honors cancer survivors in the Oakland Hills, Montclair, Laurel, Dimond and Piedmont areas. Individuals or companies can make contributions and light a luminaria at the event. Each dedicated luminaria will be displayed at the Relay For Life event held at Skyline High School track. Luminaria contributions can be made by calling the American Cancer Society, Oakland Office at 510.832.7012.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.