The annual Relay for Life is among activities at Copper Sky. [InMaricopa file]

October is full of events benefiting the Relay for Life to help fight cancer. Now in its eighth year, the Maricopa Relay has raised more than $400,000.

According to American Cancer Society numbers, 47 Maricopans have used ACS services so far this year from Relay funding. “We’re hoping to raise awareness within our city, so more patients will call them and take advantage of these beneficial services,” said Relay organizer Trisha Paige.

Paige became involved in Relay after her father died of pancreatic cancer in 2010. She discovered how widespread the impact of cancer is across the country and has been helping with Relay since.

 

Relay for Life Maricopa

Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

At least 15 teams will participate in the Disney-themed event at Copper Sky Regional Park. There will be vendors, fundraising activities and DJ’d and live music. The day will include the survivors/caregivers walk and the luminaria ceremony.

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Trisha Paige is an employee of InMaricopa.

 

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