Palm Harbor Relay for Life Friday at Palm Harbor University High

Palm Harbor teams will be making their way around Palm Harbor University High's track during the annual Relay for Life event Friday, April 12, 2013.

The teams have been fund-raising all year long and will have items for sale at the event with the proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. .

The family-friendly event is free and will begin at 6 p.m. Teams will walk laps around the track during the overnight hours. Many participants bring tents for napping, too!

Here are some of the highlights of the annual event-

Opening Ceremony: The Opening Ceremony brings everyone together for a kickoff to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, to inspire hope by sharing recent accomplishments and progress, and to remind everyone that while we are winning this battle, fighting cancer is a year-round priority.

Survivors' Lap: During the Survivors Lap, upbeat music plays as all cancer survivors at the event take the first lap around the track cheered on by the other participants who line the track, celebrating their victory over cancer.

Caregivers' Lap: During the Caregivers Lap, anyone who ever cared for someone with cancer walks a lap so they can be honored for their support. Caregivers walk this lap with the people they helped if they are also present at the event.

Luminaria Ceremony: The Luminaria Ceremony is a time to remember people we have lost to cancer, to support people who currently have cancer, and to honor people who have fought cancer in the past. The power of this ceremony lies in providing an opportunity for people to work through grief and find hope.

Read the links below to learn more about Relay for Life and some of the local teams who will be participating this year- 

• Ozona Elementary School Pushes Back Against Ravages of Cancer—Participates in Relay For Life of Palm Harbor
• Local High School Students Join Fight Against Cancer for Third Consecutive Year 
• Decade of Commitment: Team “Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce” Participates in 10th Relay For Life 
• Young Cancer Survivor to Lead Local Relay for Life Team
• Team Gears Up For Relay For Life Palm Harbor
• Relay For Life of Palm Harbor Celebrates Cancer Survivors

Palm Harbor University High School is located at 1900 Omaha St.

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