Relay For Life^® of the Mountain Top.

So far, we have Teams: 24 Dollars Raised: $26,948.78 Participants: 208 Teams: 24  

Congratulations and thank you! The 2008 American Cancer Society Relay For Life^® of The Mountain Top was a big success, thanks in part to the effort of so many people passionate about the fight against cancer – people like you. In our first year, more than 24 teams and 250 participants took part to help the American Cancer Society advance its mission to save lives, help those touched by cancer, and empower people to fight back against this disease.

In the days leading up to Relay, teams helped raise much-needed funds and awareness through donations, including those made online through our event’s official Web site. 24 teams registered on the site and a total of $20,000 has been raised in online donations alone since the start of this Relay season.

At the Relay event on June 7th, the community came together to fight back against cancer and celebrate with 35 survivors who have been touched by this disease. Many survivors helped kick off the event by taking part in the survivors’ lap. After this emotional moment, the path opened up for team members who took turns making their way around to complete the laps that make up Relay.

As the daylight faded over the participants and their campsites, Luminaria were lit in honor of those fighting cancer and in memory of those who have been lost to this disease. At our event, 550 Luminaria helped shine through the darkness and represent the hope that one day, cancer will no longer be a major health issue.

Relay 2008 was an amazing experience, and it took a lot of work to make this year such a success. But remember, even though the Relay itself is over, we can still raise more to help in this fight – donations can be made online through August 31, 2008 or can be sent to:  American Cancer Society
                       Attn: Mountain Top
                       260 Osborne Rd
                       Loudonville Rd, NY 12211

Thank you, once again, for being a part of Relay For Life and for helping to celebrate survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against cancer. With your support, the American Cancer Society can continue to work toward a future where cancer no longer threatens the lives of the people we love.