Relay for Life Cancer Awareness Week in Santee [Video]

The Santee City Council proclaimed June 1-8 as American Cancer Society Relay for Life Cancer Awareness Week to coincide with the Relay for Life event in Santee this weekend (from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday at Town Center Park).

Watch the attached videos to hear about the fundraising event to fight cancer with survivors, their families and others who care about the cause.

34 teams and more than 400 participants have already raised more than $54,000 for this year's event, the biggest in East County. Click here to donate or participate in the relay.

Here's more about Relay for Life Santee from an announcement posted this week:

Relay for Life is an overnight community gathering that gives everyone an opportunity to fight cancer and help save lives. Teams camp out at a local high school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the overnight event and to raise a minimum of $100 each. At Relay for Life, you will celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost to the disease, and learn more about how to fight back against cancer. While you’re raising much-needed funds, you’ll also be raising awareness of the importance of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and patient support. No matter who you are, you can help and there’s a place for you at Relay.