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Macoupin Relay for Life

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 10:09:57 CDT
The Macoupin County Relay for Life will be held this Saturday, June 25th from 4pm to 11pm at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds.

This year's theme is Tailgating for a Cure and teams are planning to set up tailgating sites around a walking track. Everyone is invited to bring a truck to park or bring lawn chairs to enjoy the event. The Relay walking will kick off with a survivors lap and anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer may participate.

Team Sites are planning a variety of acitvities including games and food. Back again this year will be the vendor fair, the entertainment stage and a dunk tank.

Community members are invited to light a luminary in honor of survivors for a suggested donation of $10.00. Luminaria order forms are available at www.relayforlife.org/macoupinil or they can be picked up at the Macoupin County Public Health Department at 805 N. Broad Street in Carlinville.