Ready to Relay for Life All Day Saturday? $38,000 Already Raised

The 24-hour annual Relay for Life of Stow-Munroe Falls kicks off at 10 a.m. June 2 at the . 

This year, Police Chief Louis Dirker, who has non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, will serve as ambassador at the event to represent cancer survivors. Dirker was diagnosed in 2009 and is still undergoing treatment.

Last year, the event raised $70,000 and more than 375 people participated. 

As of May 31, there are 38 teams signed up, 383 participants and more than $38,000 already raised. 

Click here to make a donation at the lower right side of the screen. 

Twenty-nine year cancer survivor Norene Jones of Stow, who is the relay co-chair, she was thrilled with the success of the 2011 event — not just in terms of dollars raised, but also because cancer awareness received a huge boost in the community.

Teams signed up for the Stow-Munroe Falls Relay for Life event will play games, run on-site fundraisers, enjoy live entertainment, camp out, laugh and sometimes cry. 

Schedule of Events:

• 10 a.m. June 2 — Opening Ceremony
• 8:45 p.m. June 2 — Survivor/Caregiver Ceremony
• 9 p.m. June 2— Luminaria Ceremony
• 3:50 a.m. June 3 — Fight Back Ceremony
• 9 a.m. June 3 — Closing Ceremony

Weather:

According to Aol Weather (as of Thursday afternoon when the post was written), there was a 20 percent chance of rain all day Saturday with a mix of sun and clouds. The high is expected to be 69 with a low of 54 degrees. Click here for up-to-date hourly weather details.