Exciting News!

Last week President-Elect Barack Obama, together with community leaders and nonprofits from across the nation, called upon Americans to follow the example of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commit to service and volunteering on the MLK Day of Service.

Relay For Life is one of the Obama administration’s chosen activities for community activism because of the wide range of support and education it provides in the community. Go Relay!

With that call, and the tidal wave of excitement and energy from the recent election, we want to make Relay a part of the biggest MLK Day of Service in history.

How can you serve?

*Get Involved! Sign up for Relay For Life today if you have not already done so! Relay is a healthy, inspiring event that helps your American Cancer Society fight cancer in your community and across the globe. Already signed up?

*Already Registered? Spread The Word!
Tell a friend about Relay For Life. You can send e-cards and emails to invite your local friends and family. Or Use our handy Relay locator tool to help your far away friends and family find a Relay in their communities!

You can also help support Relay by forwarding this email to friends or posting our Relay websites on sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, or any blog you might write. In fact, there may already be Relay-related Facebook pages in your community. Relay is a grassroots movement… our success depends on your outreach!

*Fight Back!
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