Sunday, May 18, 2008
STAFF REPORT
BOARDMAN — During the 14th annual Boardman Relay for Life that took place Friday and Saturday, $254,000 was raised to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Al Stabilito, Northeast Ohio public relations director, said Mark Luke, chairman of the event, reported that 115 teams participated this year, with more than 400 cancer survivors walking the opening lap on Friday.
The event which began at 6 p.m. Friday, ended about 6 p.m. Saturday. It took place at Spartan Stadium at Boardman Center Middle School on Market Street across from the Southern Park Mall.
Relay for Life is the largest fundraiser of the year for the American Cancer Society. The money raised is used to fund research for cancer as well as provide education, advocacy and services for cancer patients, Stabilito said.
On Friday night, 282 people registered to participate in the 20-year Cancer Prevention Study-3, Stabilito added.
The Liberty Relay for Life also took place Friday and Saturday, but results from the event were not available Sunday night, Stabilito said.