Help Save Lives From Cancer and Be Part of the Relay For Life

Honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of the Peninsula invites the community to rally together on June 26, 2021 at Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News to help save lives from cancer. Due to the pandemic, Relay For Life events might look different but the passion and commitment to fight cancer is unchanged.

“Whether we come together in person or virtually for this event, let’s rally together in the fight against cancer and make a difference,“ said the Event Co-Lead Wendy Brown. “We envision a future where we no longer live with the threat of cancer. Unfortunately, that future is at risk and there is a mission urgency since COVID-19 forced the postponement of fundraising activities this past year. We want you to help us give hope the advantage for the future to be cancer free."

Relay For Life Peninsula Drive-Thru Event
Presented by Newport News Shipbuilding
Co-Hosted by BayPort Credit Union
Saturday, June 26, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Hampton Roads Academy
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602

For more than 35 years, participants and volunteers across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society conduct breakthrough research, provide 24/7 support for cancer patients and access to lifesaving screenings.

“Fundraising through Relay For Life is more important than ever and we can’t allow progress to be put on hold because of the pandemic. Cancer won’t stop, and neither can we,” said Event Co-Lead Janita Leach.

There are many ways to get involved.

• Be part of the Relay For Life of Peninsula - Sign-up to join an existing team or start a new team.
• Donate - If you can’t participate in this year’s Relay event, you can still help save lives by making a donation. Every dollar fuels the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer.

The event is supported by many local businesses and organizations including: Newport News Shipbuilding, BayPort Credit Union, Langley Credit Union, Sentara Healthcare, Clancy & Theys Construction Company, Peninsula Funeral Home & Crematory, Pearson Toyota, Peninsula Dermatology & Skin Cancer Surgery Center and Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute.

Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Tacoma, Washington, in 1985, Relay For Life continues to be more than just an event - it’s a movement, a community of like-minded survivors, caregivers, volunteers and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer.

To learn more about Relay For Life, visit www.RelayForLife.org/penva.