Fight cancer, have fun

By Amanda Phipps

phippsa@mytjnow.com

Bag lanterns filled with small, twinkling lights represent families, friends and other people who are or have been affected by cancer.

Relay for Life is a subset of the American Cancer Society; whose goal is to raise money to fight for a cure for cancer. As of this past Tuesday, Relay for Life of Winthrop has raised $14,509 toward a goal of $45,000, said Stephanie Smith, community manager for the American Cancer Society. As of Tuesday, there were 306 participants and 29 teams. Smith said Relay for Life would like to meet its goal of 30 teams. 

“We would love for them to come out,” she said. 

The theme this year is Allstars, and all of the athletics teams on campus are participating, Smith said. 

The entertainment will include a Coca-Cola truck that will have games and activities inside, she said. The truck will be there from 5-8 p.m. 

Other entertainment options will also run throughout the night.

When: Fri., April 8 - Sat., April 9

Where: Dinkins Lawn 

Time: 5 p.m. - 5 a.m.

For more info. visit relayforlife.org/winthrop