The 2008 Relay for Life of Gallia County Committee is dedicated to making a difference in people's lives in Gallia County. We want to share with you the following words which so aptly describe how we feel, why we re-dedicate ourselves every year to carry on the fight, why we relay year after year ...

“Why We Relay for Life - Cancer Never Sleeps.” A cancer patient endures months and sometimes years of treatment and life changing issues. Staying overnight at the Relay is one small way that we symbolize and support the struggles of cancer patients and their families.

The light and darkness of the day and night parallel the physical effects, emotions and mental state of a cancer patient while undergoing treatment.

As the evening goes on, it gets darker and colder, just as the emotions of the cancer patient. Often patients become exhausted, sick, not wanting to go on, possibly wanting to give up. As a participant in the Relay, you may feel much the same way. Just as the cancer patient cannot stop or give up, neither can you ... You must continue. The morning light brings the warmth of a new day, full of life and new beginnings. As a participant, you feel the brightness of the morning and know that the end of Relay is close at hand, however, you know, that ... There is no finish line until we find a cure.

The American Cancer Society Gallia County Relay for Life is scheduled to take place June 6 and 7 in the Gallipolis City Park. Two special highlights of the event will include: