Douglas residents will gather at the Copper King Baseball Stadium on Saturday, October 3 – Sunday, October 4, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Douglas.  Over the course of 15 years, the Relay for Life of Douglas has raised over $200,000.00 for cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

The 2009 theme is “Cartooning 4 a Cure” and campsites will be decorated as different cartoons past and present, which should prove to be fun and festive.

This year’s event is sponsored by the City of Douglas and Wal-Mart. Other sponsors of this phenomenal event are Copper Queen Hospital, Southeast Arizona Medical Center, Midnite Images DJ, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc., Chuck Hoyack & Roberto E. Muñoz Families, Las Dos Comadres, and Southwest Gas.  Ana & Joe, APS, Border Mart, City of Douglas Visitor’s Center, Douglas Area Democrats, DUSD #27, Food City, Gloria Garcia-Mariscal, MD, PC, Holistic Healing & Wellness Center, KDAP 96.5 FM and Ortega’s Quick Stitch.

What is Relay for Life? 

Relay is more than a walk around a track – it is a life changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people to: CELEBRATE the lives of those who have battled cancer, REMEMBER loved ones lost to the disease, and FIGHT BACK against a disease that takes too much.  Relay is a community event that represents the HOPE that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, those fighting the disease will be supported and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

“The vital research and programs of the American Cancer Society are leading the way to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.  More funds raised translate into more lives saved” said event organizers.

Relay For Life helps a community celebrate the lives of those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.

To register for this event, visit  www.relayforlife.org/douglasaz

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. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.

For more information or to participate, please call (520) 227-7125 or (520) 249-0163.