The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the Big Island invites the community to join the movement to honor and remember loved ones and fight back for lifesaving change on Saturday, July 16, at Francis Wong Stadium.
Relay For Life is a community of survivors, caregivers, local citizens, volunteers and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer and own the power to make that change.
“We share a passion to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer,” Lee Lord, Hawaii Island American Cancer Society board member and cancer survivor, said in a press release. “In 2022, almost 1.9 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, with 7,730 of those cases in the State of Hawaii. Thanks to a shared passion, the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society can’t be stopped, ensuring we are here for everyone who needs us.”
Relay For Life of the Big Island is back in person this year with an exciting lineup in the program, including the Survivor Drive Through at 4 p.m., followed by opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. which includes a helicopter flower drop.
From 5 p.m. to midnight, the community can enjoy live performances, food trucks, games and activities, and visit participating team tents to support their fundraising efforts for Relay. Entertainment includes Vizion 20/20, drag queen performances, axe-throwing trailer, zumbathon, and more!
The 30th Relay-Versary is themed “Relay Through the Decades,” with teams dressing up and decorating their tents from different decades.
For more than 35 years, Relay For Life has joined communities across the nation together to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer. Dollars raised each year by over 500,000 Relay participants across the country help attack all cancers in countless ways — funding and conducting breakthrough research, providing education and advocating for the needs of cancer patients and their families, and providing essential services throughout their cancer journey.
“It’s never been easier to raise money for Relay For Life and help fund the future. Every dollar raised fuels the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission. The fight against cancer needs you now more than ever,” Lee Lord said.
There are many ways to get involved.
— Join the Relay For Life of the Big Island. Sign up to join an existing team or start a new team at www.relayforlife.org/hilohi.
— Donate. If you can’t participate in this year’s event, you can still help save lives by making a donation. Every dollar fuels the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. Visit www.relayforlife.org/hilohi to make a donation today.
The event is supported by many local businesses and organizations, including Presenting Sponsor Isemoto Contracting, Luminaria Sponsor Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, Survivor Sponsor HFS Federal Credit Union, and many others.