The American Cancer Society (ACS) kicks off the 5th Annual Relay For Life celebration, the largest non-profit fundraiser in the world, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., at Somers Auditorium in Highline Medical Center.

Founded 26 years ago by Tacoma physician Dr. Gordy Klatt, Relay For Life has grown to be the most recognized fund-raising event for cancer nationwide, held in more than 5,000 communities and raising more than $3 billion toward cancer research, advocacy, education and patient services.

Over the past 4 years, the Relay For Life of Highline has brought over 600 people together from the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and SeaTac participating on 86 teams, and raising over $272,000 total for the fight against cancer.

The Kickoff Celebration will provide information about Relay For Life and how volunteers can get involved in the fight against cancer. Attendees will enjoy food from Sal's Deli, music, and coffee provided by Starbucks as they visit with volunteers, sharing stories of hope.
Relay For Life is a family-oriented event in which teams will walk or run in shifts around the track for 19 hours. Participants traditionally camp out on the field, and, when they are not taking their turn walking, enjoy a variety of entertainment activities.

The Relay For Life of Highline will be held on June 12th & 13th at Highline Stadium in Burien. For more information, please call Kelly Cochran at 206.6744103, or visit www.relayforlife.org/highlinewa

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.