UNION GROVE, WI. - The 2008 Relay for Life marked the 10th anniversary of the fundraiser in Union Grove, WI. The event was held on May 30th & 31st at Union Grove Union High School. The event was kicked off with a "Survivor Lap" in which cancer suvivors were the first to take to the track. Also included in the event was a special ceremony to commemorate loved ones who had been lost to cancer; for a small donation to the Relay for Life, a luminary was lit in their honor.

Over the past decade Community State Bank has been a proud sponsor and participant in this event. This year the Relay raised over $50,000 for the American Cancer Society. This surpassed the 2008 goal amount by $10,000. Through a series of fundraising events and pledges, Community State Bank employees were able to contribute over $5,000 to this year’s total.

What is Relay for Life?
Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.     

For more information about how to participate in the Relay for Life, or to form your own team, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit The American Cancer Society.