Inaugural Briarwood Relay for Life this weekend

Relay for Life - Briarwood Christian School

April 5 • noon-10 p.m.

6255 Cahaba Valley Road

relayforlife.org/briarwoodchristianal

Student volunteers at Briarwood Christian School are hoping for a sizable turnout at their inaugural Relay for Life on April 5. But no matter the numbers, the event should already be considered a success.

“We are already on track to meet our $40,000 goal,” Relay Publicity Chair Daniel Bruce said. “We hope to get the word out to the community about how successful our first Relay at Briarwood is so that we can get the community excited about next year's event.”

Bruce and other student volunteers organized the event and have worked for months putting it together. It’s scheduled for April 5 from noon-10 p.m. at the school.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement symbolizes hope and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens lives, relayforlife.org reads. Participating in a Relay For Life event is a way to take action and help finish the fight if cancer has touched you or a loved one.

Relay raises money mainly through the organization of teams, which usually consist of 10-15 members with a goal of raising $100 per team member. Teams then walk around the track on the day of the Relay, showing their dedication to finding a cure.

For more or to donate, visit relayforlife.org/briarwoodchristianal.