Saturday, June 1, 1 p.m.-Sunday June 2, 8 a.m.—RUTLAND—Relay for Life will be held at the Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 So. Main St., Rutland. The event will run all day/night long ending at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Relay For Life is the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event. It will kick off by celebrating local cancer survivors. caregivers and family currently living with cancer or survivors are invited to attend and join in the celebration. As the sun sets, Relay teams help light pre-made luminaria bags that are dedicated in honor or in memory of a loved one. There will be food available.
Survivor/Caregiver schedule:
- 11a.m. Survivor/caregiver reception check in
- 1 p.m. Opening ceremonies-
- 1:30pm Survivors to lead opening lap
- 2:30-4:30 p.m. Luncheon at The Vermont Building
- 4:30 p.m. Survivor Medal/Ceremony
- 5 p.m. Survivor/Caregiver final lap
For more information, visit: acsevents.org
