Are you walking in the Relay for Life Naples 2010 this weekend?  I am!  If you haven’t already registered make sure you sign up with the American Cancer Society for this very important event.  Come out and join all of us walking to help fight cancer! 

Did you know Relay for Life started back in 1985 when a Tacoma, Washington doctor raised $27,000 for the fight against cancer by running the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound?  The doctor’s friends paid to walk with him over a 24-hour period.  One year later, the first team event happened in Washington with 19 teams raising $33,000.  Today, according to the American Cancer Society, “more than 4,900 Relays occur throughout the US with 19 nations joining the efforts for more than 3.5 million total participants. Together, survivors and those impacted by cancer have raised more than $405 million worldwide.”

This annual event is a great way to support a wonderful organization’s mission, celebrate with survivors, mourn for those lost to the disease, get some good exercise, and spend some time with friends and fellow walkers.  To register or to get more information about the event go to http://www.explorenaples.com/relayforlife/.

14^th Annual Relay for Life Naples event details:
Location:
Gulfview Middle School
255 – 6th Street South
Naples, Florida 34102

Dates & Times:
Start: Friday, April 16, 2010 – 4pm
End: Saturday, April 17, 2010 – 10am

Hope to see everyone there!