Relay for Life kicks off on Friday

The Sudbury Relay for Life gets under way this Friday, June 19 at Laurentian University's Ben Avery track, starting at 6 p.m.

Last year's event raised $368,000 and their goal for this year is a lofty $400,000 despite the relay's time being cut in half.

Normally an overnight affair, the 2015 installment of the Canadian Cancer Society's fundraiser in Sudbury will run from 6 p.m. to midnight.

To date, the Sudbury Relay for Life has raised $76,615.40, with Manitoulin Transport and Friends sitting as the top fundraising team at $10,899, according to their website.

Relay For Life is a community fundraising event where Canadians across the country join together in the fight against cancer. In 2014, nearly 400 Relays took place across Canada.

One of the unique aspects of Relay For Life is that it’s open to everyone - regardless of age or fitness level. Children can participate and walk the track hand in hand with grandparents, and co-workers can pass the baton to their friends or family.

For more information or to register a team of your own, visit the Canadian Cancer Society's website.