It is a 24 hour team relay event to raise funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention in the community. It is a 24 hour celebration of life honoring cancer survivors. While the relay is going on, a community party atmosphere is created by team members camping out, enjoying entertainment, food, games, and camaraderie. Teams of 10-15 people from corporations, hospitals, civic groups, churches, and families take turns in the relay. One member from each team is walking a thirty minute shift around the track at all times.
Cancer touches everyone in some way.
Today, one out of two cancer patients survive. That is tremendous progress. A highlight of the event is the Luminaria Ceremony to remember those who lost their battle with cancer and to honor cancer survivors.