Hope From Home Relay For Life

Relay For Life Volunteers Offer ‘Hope From Home’ To Fight Cancer

During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 5, 2020 – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the previously scheduled Relay For Life live events across Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire through June have suspended their live events, and many now are participating on Sunday, June 7, 2020, in a virtual online experience called Hope From Home. Participants should register for their local event at http://RelayForLife.org and then on June 7 join the activities at https://bit.ly/RelayHopeFromHo....

Community volunteers and American Cancer Society staff from 50 events around the region, listed below, have teamed up for Hope From Home, a virtual Relay For Life experience. This online event will take place primarily on Facebook and will feature a mix of live and pre-recorded segments, plus prompts to post comments, photos and videos. It is all designed to celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers, to remember those who have passed away from the disease and to empower all to continue the fight against the disease.

Collectively, these events are aiming to raise $500,000 in total this year. This money enables the American Cancer Society to help cancer patients, a population vulnerable to COVID-19, to navigate their cancer journey during a pandemic. The Society offers advice on coping with cancer treatment side effects, answers questions about health insurance and so much more. Donations fund a round-the-clock toll-free helpline 800-227-2345 and live chat at Cancer.org; support research into cancer’s causes, cures and treatments; and promote education to reduce the risk of a diagnosis and to detect cancer as early as possible.

“During this difficult time, cancer hasn’t stopped, and neither will we,” said Louise Santosuosso, executive director for community development at the American Cancer Society. “Relay For Life is all about togetherness, but the safety of our patients, survivors, volunteers and staff is always a top priority. So, even though we cannot walk side-by-side right now, everyone around eastern New England can stand together with us online for Hope From Home. Everyone who joins will be inspired and entertained.”

All are invited to join Hope From Home on Sunday, June 7, to become a part of the Relay For Life movement. Visit https://bit.ly/RelayHopeFromHo... for more information.

Andover High

Arlington

Bedford

Bentley

Bolton

Braintree Milton Randolph

Burlington

Cape Cod

Gardner

Greater Attleboro

Greater Fall River

Greater New Bedford

Greater Southbridge

Greater Taunton

Haverhill

Hopkinton

Lincoln Sudbury

Littleton

Mansfield Foxboro Sharon

Marlboro Hudson

Maynard

Methuen

Natick Framingham Sherborn

Needham Dedham Wellesley

North Andover High School

Northborough Southborough

Plymouth County

Tantasqua

Topsfield

Wakefield

Western Norfolk County

Wilmington

Winchester

Woburn

Maine Participating Events

Aroostook County

Greater Augusta

Greater Portland

Hancock County

Penobscot County

UMF and Franklin County

York County

New Hampshire Participating Events

Claremont

Greater Concord-Manchester

Greater Derry

Nashua

North Country

Rochester

Salem

St Paul’s School

About Relay For Life

Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Tacoma, Washington, in 1985, the Relay For Life movement unites 3.5 million participants across the world at more than 4,500 events to celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change. Symbolizing the battle waged around the clock by those facing cancer, the event can last up to 24 hours and empowers communities to take a stand against cancer. Typically, members of each team take turns walking or running around a track or path and participate in fundraising in the months leading up to the event. Donations collected at the event help the American Cancer Society support for anyone facing cancer today and fund cancer research that will help protect future generations. Relay For Life events in the U.S. have raised more than $6.3 billion. Visit http://RelayForLife.org for more info.

About American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org.