Relay for Life - American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life at Jim Miller Park is a major event in Cobb County with multitudes of groups and organizations participating. The Rotary Club of East Cobb is one of those groups and the only Rotary Club in Cobb County involved. May 12, 2017 is set for this year's event, and we anticipate attendance similar to last year's with 8 club members and 6 family members present for a minimum of 3 hours each, creating a base of 42 volunteer hours plus the hours invested by the chairman and others in organizing the event. Most club members donate to this project because of their own personal life experiences with cancer. Last year 29 members (47%) signed up and donated which raised $5,210 to achieve Gold Team status again and rank us 28th out of 150 teams.

This Friday evening outing is a festival of displays, entertainment, and selling while participants take turns walking the track to raise funds for the American Cancer Society's research work. Those who attend will walk, talk, enjoy a cookout under our East Cobb Rotary tent, and sell items for more fundraising. We provide service and participation in our community, are a Rotary presence at an important event, and raise funds for the health and well-being of the community where we live and work. It's a lot of fun for a worthy cause.