BRATTLEBORO — The Relay for Life of Windham County invites the community to honor all local cancer survivors, caregivers, and heroes in the annual special walking celebration, held this year on June 8 at Brattleboro Union High School.
Stop in to see the Now and Then Vehicles Club of Southern Vermont Car Show starting at 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies for Relay For Life begin at 7:30 p.m. on the Freeman Track, followed by survivor and caregiver laps.
The local heroes lap will be around 8 p.m. All active military members, veterans, fire and police personnel, emergency medical services, doctors, nurses, medical care professionals, and teachers are welcome. Arrive in uniform no later than 7:45 p.m. to walk the track and be recognized for your dedication to the community. A patriotic lap will follow for everyone.
Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Washington in 1985, the Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change.