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Relay For Life of Oak Forest June 24 American Cancer Society Relay For Life set to “Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.”

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Oak Forest will be held from 6:00 p.m. on June 24th to 6:00 a.m. on June 25th at Oak Forest Park District, 15601 Central Avenue, Oak Forest.

Relay For Life of Oak Forest is an annual overnight event to celebrate the lives of those who have cancer, remember those lost to the disease, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.   Teams of local businesses, schools, churches, community groups and families raise funds - prior to and at the event - to help fund support services for area patients and their families, cancer research, community educational programs and advocacy initiatives.

Anyone wishing to form a team, participate in survivor activities or honor a loved one with a luminaria should contact the American Cancer Society at 708-633-7770 or visit www.relayforlifeoakforest.com.

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