Hollister’s Relay for Life event is in its 18th year and is set to host a kickoff gathering next week to inform residents on all they need to know for team sign-ups and other details.
“Having the kick-off is a way to generate excitement and interest,” said Chuck Obeso-Bradley, a cancer survivor and key organizer for the local Relay.
Hollister’s Relay for Life is set for July 29 and July 30 with the traditional 24-hour walk and fundraising activities that accompany it. Last year, local teams raised nearly $100,000. The local event has raised more than $1 million over the years, Obeso-Bradley said.
“A lot of teams do fundraising throughout the year,” he said. “We try to make it a year-round fundraising thing.”
The kickoff for the American Cancer Society fundraiser is set for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 in the meeting room at Paine’s Restaurant. It will include refreshments and appetizers and a presentation from local cancer survivors.
There, organizers can walk locals through the process of starting a team, which is done online.
Paine’s is providing space and appetizers, and also allows the local Relay organizers to use the meeting room once a month for regular gatherings among team captains. Those are every third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For more information on the kickoff or forming a team, email Obeso-Bradley at ob**********@gm***.com.
