Relay for Life of McLean County is Raising Funds to Help End Cancer

Posted on June 3, 2024

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of McLean County will unite the community to celebrate survivors and remember those lost to cancer.

Relay for Life of McLean County presents ‘Carnival For A Cure’
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Heartland Community College in Normal
6:00pm Opening Ceremony

Carnival For A Cure will include… children’s activities, music, games, entertainment, survivor dinner, and more!

Registered survivors will receive a complimentary Survivor T-Shirt, and an invitation to the Survivor Dinner, happening at 4:30pm on-site at Relay for Life.

The event will conclude after the 9:00pm Luminaria Ceremony.

Relay for Life of McLean County raised more than $125,000 for the American Cancer Society’s mission in 2023, and they plan to exceed that amount in 2024.

To get involved with Relay for Life:

  • Register to join us: Join a Relay community to connect with survivors, caregivers, and others impacted by cancer in your local community.
  • Donate: Your donation fuels the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. Visit www.RelayForLife.org/mcleanil or donate to your own team today.
Relay for Life McLean County 2024

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