LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The American Cancer Society urges local companies to take up the fight against cancer in their community by becoming sponsors of Relay For Life.

Cancer touches the lives of everyone, and involvement in Relay For Life is a great way to show that a company cares.

Sponsorships can be tailored to a company’s ability to give.

Relay For Life is growing across the nation – thousands of people will participate this year in 2012 Relay For Life events across California.

Relay For Life events will take place in more than 4,800 communities nationwide.

Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship (anyone that has ever been diagnosed with cancer) and raise money for your American Cancer Society.

During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

Relay For Life helps a community celebrate the lives of those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease.

If you would like to become a corporate sponsor or find out how to build a team for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in your community, call Kathy Walton at 530-520-9740 or visit www.RelayForLife.org/LakeCountyCa .

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.

For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.relayforlife.org/lakecountyca .