North McHenry County residents gather to fight cancer Saturday

This weekend, 200 McHenry County residents will join together at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North McHenry County to help save more lives from cancer. The event will take place from 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25, to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 26, at McHenry Township Park, 3703 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg. The event is free and open to the public.

The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life of North McHenry County is a community gathering where teams and individuals camp out at McHenry Township Park and take turns walking around a track while enjoying entertainment and activities. There will be a silent auction, wing eating contest, games every hour and so much more!

All cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to take the first lap of the event and enjoy activities at the survivor and caregiver tent.

Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society save lives by funding groundbreaking cancer research, supporting education and risk reduction efforts, and providing free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them.

In addition to the support of the community, Relay For Life of North McHenry County is also supported by many businesses and organizations. Some of the event's 2016 sponsors include: Northwest Herald, Centegra Health System, Comfort Masters, Carey Electric Contracting, Inc., and U-Haul of Crystal Lake.

Take action this year and help make cancer a priority by participating or donating to the Relay For Life of North McHenry County. Visit relayforlife.org/northmchenryil to learn more about the event, or contact Kaitlin Thompson at (630) 879-9009 or Kaitlin.Thompson@cancer.org.