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The History Of Relay For Life

I thought perhaps there could be a lot of people out there that don't know this. Here is the Relay story. . .

History of Relay For Life

One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons.
In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course.
While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.

Another Relay Season Is Upon Us!

Another Relay season is upon us and I for one couldn't be more excited! Some people like to take a few months off in between events--not me. Relay for Life lives and breathes in my soul 365 days a year. I'm proud to be a part of such an amazing event and worthy cause and honored to be a member of this community that works so hard in its fight agaist cancer.

This blog was set up for me to have a place to go and share my thoughts, ideas, and passion for Relay For Life. I seem to have an endless amount of brain power when it comes to RFL. Most times those around me listen and get excited, other times they nod and smile politely. It's those times when I think, hmmm, maybe I talk too much about it. Nahhh, impossible. As long as there is cancer effecting millions of people everyday--I will continue to talk. Only when a cure is found will I be silent.

Please check out our Relay For Life of Southern Lancaster County website: www.events.cancer.org/rflpasouthernlancastercounty

Until there's a cure, let's Relay!

~Barb