Southampton - The American Cancer Society invites individuals who want to honor cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) and caregivers, or pay tribute to those who have lost their battle with cancer to join its Relay For Life, scheduled for April 23 and April 24, at SYS Southampton Town Rec Center.

The Relay For Life Kick-off Rally will be held on November 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Southampton High School located at 141 Narrow Lane. The Relay Kick-off is an opportunity for families, caregivers, cancer survivors, schools, companies, etc., to come together to kick off the Relay For Life season and the local event.

Relay For Life, the Society's signature event, is a life-changing experience that helps us celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and to fight back against a disease that takes too much. This unforgettable event raises awareness and funds to save lives, help those touched by cancer, and empower people to fight back against this disease. With the money raised at Relay, your American Cancer Society is working toward an important goal - a future without cancer.

In 1985, Relay For Life began with one man, Dr. Gordy Klatt, who walked and ran around a track for 24-hours raising $27,000. In the past 23 years, funds raised from Relay For Life has helped the American Cancer Society save lives through expanding research, provided greater access to cancer information, passed legislation to protect public health and provided access to health care, and offered programs and services to cancer patients and their families.

For more information about Relay For Life of Southampton, NY contact Sharon Wood at sowood1@optonlinenet or call 631-726-3017,or Sharon Sadowski at ssadowski@care2.com or call 484-302-1240 or by contacting the American Cancer Society office at 1-800-227-2345. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.