The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Danbury’s Festival of Hope held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Lake Kenosia Park, will unite the community to celebrate survivors and remember those lost to the disease. Macaroni KID Greater Danbury is a proud media supporter of this wonderful event for a great cause.
In 2023, roughly 1.9 million new cancer cases and 609,820 deaths from cancer are expected to occur in the U.S. Cancer continues to be the second most common cause of death among Americans after heart disease. To help end cancer as we know it for everyone, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Danbury’s Festival of Hope will be held on Sunday, June 25 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at Lake Kenosia Park.
“Relay For Life is more than just a walk. It is a volunteer-led movement that unites communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families,” said Kate Corsitto, American Cancer Society (ACS) senior development manager. “Thanks to that shared passion, we are working to help the American Cancer Society advance its mission through advocacy, research and patient support in an effort to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer.”
At this year’s reimagined event, now called the Festival of hope, we will celebrate our amazing cancer survivors, have opportunities to remember those we have lost and create a meaningful yet fun day for all!
Line up of activities
- Complimentary Survivor Lunch at 11 a.m.
- Opening Ceremony led by Danbury’s 98Q DJ Rich Minor at 10 a.m. with local Survivor Speaker- Marcel Picard and Bethel’s High School’s Tri M
- Food trucks with the BEST food groups- Grounds Donuts, Stanziato’s Wood Fire Pizza and Uncle Louie G’s Ice Cream
- Entertainment and Activities with Tiaa Candy Squad, 3D Music Academy, Ecuadorian Folk Dancers, DJ, Bounce Houses and Vendors!
- Opportunity to dedicate a tribute flower in honor, memory or support of those touched by cancer. We will display these on our Giant HOPE letters.
Founded in 1985 by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Tacoma, Wash., Relay For Life unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost and take action for lifesaving change. Since 1985, Relay For Life has raised $6.8 billion to help save lives from cancer.
Relay for Life of Greater Danbury’s Festival of Hope raised more than $32,000 for the American Cancer Society’s mission. Our goal is to raise $50,000 this year!
Dollars raised each year by more than 250,000 Relay participants across the country help support the American Cancer Society’s mission in countless ways, including funding and conducting breakthrough research, providing education, and advocating for the needs of cancer patients and their families, and providing essential services throughout their cancer journey.
To learn more about Relay For Life, visit relayforlife.org/greaterdanburyct
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About The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 100 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
