Organizing for the annual June 9 and 10 at the Deerfield High School track got a boost Tuesday with the community kickoff.
People heard Ernie Nathan share his connection to the event as did featured speakers Samantha Gottstein and Jessica Swill. They talked about why staying up all night to be part of a relay team circling the track for 12 hours to raise money to fight cancer.
Members of the audience shared their stories as well.
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On Feb. 18, a group of young people becoming active in Relay For Life were treated to a video presentation hosted by Jessie Arenson and Rae Nathan. They heard Aries Loumis tell about his connection to the event.