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What is Relay for Life

Relay For Life began in Tacoma, Washington in 1985 when Dr. Gordon Klatt ran and walked solo around a track for 24 hours, traveling 81 miles. He raised $27,000 for the fight against cancer. Dr. Klatt's vision of creating a relay-style team event materialized the next year when 19 teams participated. What started as a local dream has swept across the country to more than 2,800 communities netting over $169 million
nationwide.

In Graham County, the Relay for Life has expanded over the last three years, nearly doubling in size each year.  For 2002, the Relay is looking forward to having over 20 teams participating in this giant slumber party.