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The American Cancer Society is seeking businesses and organizations to get involved in the Relay For Life movement by displaying purple ribbons and other decorations from June 17 – 24, 2017. “Paint Our Town Purple” is a time to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors, and to have some fun with the color purple to bring attention to the American Cancer Society’s many programs and services in our community. Purple is the signature color of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life program, which represents all cancers.

People can also help “Paint the Town Purple” by doing other activities, including putting up purple-themed displays in storefronts, swapping out white light bulbs for purple ones, or selecting a day for everyone to wear purple at work or school.

The Relay For Life program is a community event where teams and individuals set up campsites take turns walking or running around a track or path. Cancer survivors and caregivers take a celebratory first lap to start each event. The money raised supports groundbreaking cancer research, education and prevention programs, and critical services for people facing cancer. The Relay For Life of Green County event will take place June 24th at the Brodhead High School track. All community members are invited to attend.

For more information about how to participate in painting your town purple and the larger Relay For Life of Green County movement, visit http://www.facebook.com/RFLofGreenCountyWI or http://www.relayforlife.org/greencountywi. Additionally, you may call (608) 728-2980.