Fox Valley Relay for Life walks start today

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a unique, challenging and fun way to raise money for cancer research and increase awareness of services available to cancer patients, their families and our communities.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life begins at 6 p.m. with the Opening Ceremony and the Cancer Survivor's Victory Lap. Teams then begin walking and continue throughout the event.

At dusk, a candlelight luminaria ceremony is held to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who lost the battle against cancer.

Each team member is encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 before the event.

For details, call (630) 879-9009.

• Jacobs High School Relay For Life is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. today and Saturday at the high school, 2601 Bunker Hill Drive Algonquin.

• St. Charles North High School Relay For Life is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. today and Saturday at Charles North High School Stadium.

For details, contact Molly Fagan at molly.fagan@cancer.org; call (630) 879-9009, ext. 3 or visit www.cancer.org/relay.