Stars Wars to kick off cancer society’s Relay for Life

Star Wars is coming to Maricopa to celebrate the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 1-3 p.m.

The kickoff will feature fun, food and prizes, as well as Star Wars characters. Residents should bring their cameras.

Registration will be provided to enter relay teams in Maricopa’s first ever Relay for Life on March 25-26. Relay for Life mobilizes communities throughout the country to fight back against cancer. Teams consist of 8-15 participants, and each participant raises a minimum of $100.

All teams that register prior to Oct. 23 or at the kick-off event will receive 50 percent off the team commitment fees ($75 instead of $150).

Many team members are cancer survivors or those who want to participate in honor of loved ones who have suffered with the disease or lost their lives to it. Information about the Relay for Life will be available, as well as instructions on how to start a team and team captain’s kits.

Relay for Life organizers and honorary chairman Mayor Anthony Smith hope to see many residents, who are ready to fight back against cancer, at the kickoff.

“We are so thankful to see our community coming together to celebrate the lives of those who have batttled cancer. Remember loved ones lost empower individuals and communities to fight back against a disease that takes too much from too many,” said Relay for Life co-chair Gwen Traylor.

If you go:

What: Star Wars Relay for Life kickoff
When: Saturday, Oct. 23, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Community of Hope multi-purpose room, 18700 N. Porter Rd. (south of Pacana Park)
Information: Nancy Smith, team development chair, [email protected]

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