GLMV Relay for Life seeking participants for June 2 event at Carmel
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills is set for June 2 at Carmel High School.
The school is located at 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein.
Organizers are encouraging all community members to join the event to celebrate the lives of those who have cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease, honor caregivers and fight back against a disease.
Teams from area families, schools, community groups and businesses are needed to participate in this overnight, life-affirming experience to share hope with cancer survivors, caregivers and other supporters.
Relay For Life of GLMV is open to the public. Individuals are encouraged to stop by and enjoy the variety of food, games, music and special activities that will be offered throughout the evening. Relay For Life will begin at 6 p.m. and will wrap up at 6 a.m.
Armed with comfortable shoes and an array of supplies needed for their overnighter, young and old alike will walk around the clock because cancer never sleeps. Though not all individuals are able to stay the entire evening, many will be in motion all night and most teams will have at least one team member walking or running the track at all times.
Relay For Life starts with the Opening Ceremony. Local cancer survivors are invited to unite to walk the first lap that kicks off the event. Cheered on as they travel around the track, many will be joined for the next lap by family and friends — the caregivers who helped see them through their cancer journey.
A Luminaria Ceremony is scheduled for 10 p.m. to honor cancer survivors and caregivers, and remember those who have lost their battle against cancer.
Luminaria, bags with the names of those being honored illuminated with light, line the track and continue to glow throughout the night lighting the path and reminding participants of the importance of their contributions. Luminarias are available online at RelayForLife.org/GLMVIL.
A complete schedule of activities is also available on the website.
For more information, contact the American Cancer Society at (847) 317-0025 option 3 or visit the website.