The West Virginia University Relay for Life holding its annual event on Saturday (April 14) at the Mountaineer Track near the Coliseum. The relay will run from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Gates open at around 5:30 p.m.

The theme this year is “Survivor: Let’s Kick Cancer Off the Island” with various coordinating booths and activities for all participants. The event raises awareness for the fight against cancer and honors those who have suffered through it or lost their lives to it.

There will be an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. to honor survivors and give more information about the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. There will be music by the Drew Dunbar Band, the Caleb Lovely Band and Half Blind. There will be Zumba and cornhole, dodgeball and water pong tournaments, as well.

For more information, click here.

-WVU-

04/12/12

CONTACT: Leah Holdren, WVU Relay for Life
lholdre1@mix.wvu.edu

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