This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Relay for Life, one of the American Cancer Society's key philanthropy opportunities. Mayor Buddy Dyer is proud to serve as the honorary chair for the College Park Relay for Life and join community members, schools, businesses and residents of College Park as they come together in celebration of this remarkable event.

The College Park event will be held at St. Charles Borromeo School on April 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Teams of friends, families, students, co-workers and community members will pledge to walk the Relay for Life track throughout the 18-hour fundraiser. To kick-off the event, a group of cancer survivors will make the first lap around the track.

This is a time for the College Park community to honor, remember and celebrate those who have suffered or are suffering from the affects of cancer. Many activities are planned throughout the event to raise money and to keep the energy level high for the entire night. Fundraising efforts are currently underway to meet this year's goal of $46,000. All monies go directly to the American Cancer Society.

Many teams have already signed up and begun fundraising but there is still time left to gather your team and take a stand against cancer. For more information or to make online donations to this worthy cause, please visit relayforlife.org/collegeparkfl.