Relay For Life is an overnight celebration of hope, progress and answers. In honor of the 8.5 million Americans who have survived cancer, teams of friends, families and co-workers raise funds to support the continued fight against the disease. You can walk. You can run. You can Relay For Life. This is an American Cancer Society signature activity.
Held each June in Yakima
Saturday,
12:00 noon: Registration, Opening Ceremony
12:15 pm: Victory/Survivor Lap:
10:00 pm: Luminaria Ceremony:
Sunday,
12:00 noon: Closing Ceremony:
Contact Marilyn Bowman at 509-783-1574, ext. 14 for information about the survivor dinner
Luminaria: hope shines the brightest during the luminaria ceremony at Relay For Life. Each light honors someone who has battled cancer. Each light, laid out alongside the track and burning through the night, commemorates a treasured relationship. Luminarias light the path of hope.
Luminarias will be available through any of the Relay Team Captains, at the Relay, or at The Discovery Shop. Cost is $10-there is no deadline.
Rain contingency plans - We will walk in the rain, if it rains.
T-Shirt Information: T-shirts are available for those participating on a team. However, there will be a few for sale the day of Relay at the Relay Store for $10. You may put your team name on them. There is no deadline.
Languages spoken at this event - English
Appropriate attire - outdoor/casual
Location and Contact Information
Zaephel Stadium
Eisenhower High School
40th and Tieton Avenues
Yakima, Washington
Contact: Lori Burkhart
Phone (509) 783-5108
lori.burkhart@cancer.org
Registration Information
Registration deadline is May 31st
Cost/registration fee $150.00
Payments accepted: Cash or Check (payable to American Cancer Society)
Mail to:
American Cancer Society
attn: Yakima Relay for Life
7325 W. Deschutes Ave., Suite A
Kennewick, WA 99336
For more information on the Yakima Relay for Life please visit the American Cancer Society web site (click on Get Involved, then Relay for Life, then enter Yakima WA in the In my Community box, then the link to the Yakima Race on the next page).
