Relay For Life of Homewood Flossmoor

“Happy Birthday” takes on a whole new meaning when facing cancer.

For the next several months saving lives and creating a world with more birthdays will be the focus of local volunteers and area businesses, whose hard work and dedication will come together June 11-12 at Homewood Flossmoor High School for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Homewood Flossmoor.

Relay For Life is an overnight event that brings the community together in the fight against cancer to celebrate the lives of those who have cancer, remember those lost to the disease, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. Teams of local businesses, schools, churches, community groups and families raise funds - prior to and at the event – to support cancer research to help find cures and to provide local programs aimed at helping people stay well, get well and fight back.

Relay For Life of Homewood Flossmoor starts with local cancer survivors uniting to walk the first lap of the event.  They are then joined by family, friends and co-workers; the caregivers who helped them through their battle with cancer.

The Luminaria Ceremony will be held at 9:00 pm, just after dark, to honor and remember loved ones. Honorees include survivors, caregivers and those who have lost their battle against the disease. Hundreds of luminaria will line the track and continue to burn throughout the night to remind participants of the incredible importance of their loves ones’ contributions. Luminaria are available by calling Angela David at 708-633-7770 or angela.david@cancer.org, or by visiting www.relayforlifehomewoodflossmoor.com. They will also be available at the event.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Homewood Flossmoor organizers hope to raise $30,000 at this year’s event.