FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Barry House, Relay For Life PR Chair

217-801-7319
bphouse@gmail.com

SETTING THE SUN ON CANCER AT RELAY FOR LIFE
OF SANGAMON AND MENARD COUNTIES

Springfield, IL Even before the sun sets on Saturday, June 21, more than 900 people will begin walking
to show their determination to Set the Sun on Cancer when the American Cancer Society Relay For
Life of Sangamon and Menard Counties gets underway. Teams and participants will come together at 6
p.m. for the events Opening Ceremony at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield.

The setting sun is often a symbol of the end of something, and this year we want to symbolize the end of
cancer, said event co-chair Annette Belcher. With the funds raised by all of our Relay For Life
participants, were definitely helping the American Cancer Societys efforts to finish the fight and bring
an end to cancer as we know it.

During Relay For Life, participants camp out overnight and take turns walking - or running - around the
track. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because
cancer never sleeps, relay events take place overnight, and Relay For Life of Sangamon and Menard
Counties continues to 6 am Sunday, June 22.

As co-chair Sandy Wilmot points out, walking is just part of the event. We walk, but we also enjoy a
night packed with hope and family-focused fun, she stressed. Theres never a dull moment and its all
to raise money for research and American Cancer Society programs that provide information and help for
individuals facing cancer.

One of the most touching moments during Relay For Life is the Luminaria Ceremony which takes place
after the actual sunset, honoring the communitys cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the
disease. With bagpipes playing, participants silently circle the track surrounded by glowing luminaria that
bear the names of loved ones. Luminaria may be purchased for $10.00 each at the event or by visiting
www.relayforlife.org/sangamonil.

Relay For Life of Sangamon and Menard Counties also features elaborately decorated campsites, food,
childrens area and a wide variety of entertainment, theme laps and activities all night long. A complete
schedule is available upon request.

MEDIA ADVISORIES

Photo and video opportunities:
6 pm Opening Ceremony
6:30 pm Survivor Lap featuring hundreds of purple-clad cancer survivors, Caregiver Lap and Provider
Lap
9 pm Luminaria Ceremony
10:30 pm Texas Road House Line Dancing
Midnight Pajama Lap

At any time during Relay For Life, volunteers wearing T-shirts with COMMITTEE on the back can help
you with directions or help you locate anyone you need.



To arrange interviews with co-chairs Annette Belcher and Sandy Wilmot, cancer survivors, or Rachel
Ray, Specialist, Relay For Life, American Cancer Society, contact Barry House at 217-801-7319 or
bphouse@gmail.com.

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving
lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest
voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer
death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress
nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate
more birthdays this year. After marking our 100th birthday in 2013, we're more determined than ever to
finish the fight against cancer. We're finding cures as the nations largest private, not-for-profit investor in
cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access
to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to
join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

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