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Lyons Township High School wins Relay for Life award

Relay For Life of Lyons Township High School was awarded the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Relay All Star Award at the society’s recent Relay Leadership Summit in Itasca.

With the Relay All Star Award, the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society honors relay events that achieve significant fundraising and participant growth. This year, Relay For Life of Lyons Township High School raised nearly $95,500 with 500 participants.

“By supporting Relay For Life of Lyons Township High School, our volunteers are helping us save more lives faster,” said Alan D. Lev, chairman of the board of the American Cancer Society’s Illinois Division. “We invite all local residents to join us in fighting for every birthday threatened by cancer at this year’s relay.”

Students have already begun forming teams and raising funds for Lyons Township High School Relay For Life. For more information call Marie Kieskowski at (708) 484-8541 opt. 3 or visit Relayforlife.org/lthsil.





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