The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is seeking volunteers in Redmond and Kirkland — walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference — to organize and recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics, seek refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment and lend a hand to ensure the success of the 2014 event.

Relay For Life is held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at Redmond High School with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the evening.

The event goes all night to symbolize a cancer patient’s fight against the disease. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during relay.

Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups — people from all walks of life — all aimed at celebrating the lives of those who have had cancer, remembering those lost and fighting back against the disease.

The 2013 Relay For Life of Redmond/Kirkland had more than 350 participants on 33 teams and raised more than $104,000.

“Relay For Life is all about our community uniting with the American Cancer Society and supporting its efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” said Beth Dotson and Michelle Casey, Relay For Life of Redmond/Kirkland volunteer event co-chairs. “Volunteers and participants who are willing to give their time and energy to this exciting event are making a commitment to let our community know that cancer can be defeated.”

To join the Relay For Life of Redmond/Kirkland as a volunteer or team participant, visit www.redmondkirklandrelay.org or contact the local event planning committee at bethmichellerelay2013@yahoo.com.