Relay for Life is coming back to Ballard.

Starting on June 1, 2 p.m., and going through until 8 a.m. of June 2 at the Whitman Middle School track, you can take part in the relay to fight against cancer.

Former and current cancer patients, those who have lost a loved one to cancer, families, businesses, faith-based and civic organizations, and anyone wanting to make a difference in the fight against cancer are invited to take part in this exciting team event.

Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the night. The nighttime walk symbolizes that cancer never sleeps and neither can our efforts. The Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay.

“Relay For Life draws attention to the progress being made in the fight against cancer,” said Sue Daley, volunteer Relay event co-chair. “Many participants are our family, friends, and neighbors who have faced cancer themselves. Their involvement helps brings hope that, together, we can eliminate cancer as a major health problem.”

You can find our coverage of last year's eventhere

Additionally, the Ballard News-Tribune is going to possibly start a team. If you're interested in being part of it (and want to hangout and gossip about Ballard for 18 hours), email Zachariah Bryan at zachb@robinsonnews.com.

Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life is available at RelayForLife.org or by calling 800-227-2345.

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