Pierce College will once again host the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life, a one-day, one-night community event raising awareness and funds to fight cancer. This year’s Relay for Life takes place April 5 and 6, from 9 am to 9 am on the soccer field behind the Sheriff’s Station. Teams of students, faculty, staff, and community members will commit to having members walk in shifts around the fields for a 24-hour period, concluding Sunday, April 10 at 9 a.m.

Go to the Relay for Life website for Woodland Hills, California at www.relayforlife.org/woodlandhillsca to get sign up and get involved, which can be done in any of the following ways:

1) Form a team of friends, family, colleagues.

2) Join someone else's team.

3) Register as a Survivor to receive a free t-shirt and join in the Survivor's kick-off lap.

4) Volunteer the day of the event with various event components.

5) Support one of the walkers or teams with a pledge.

6) Come out during the event to join in the fun and support the walkers.

Relay for life is a family-friendly event for the entire community. During the overnight event, people camp out and members take turns walking. Food, games and activities provide entertainment and build camaraderie. Crystal Kiekel is Pierce’s Team Brahma Captain this year. “Relay for Life provides a wonderful opportunity to raise both money and awareness to fight a disease that has touched every one of our lives in one way or another. It's a great way to connect, to empower, and to heal," she said.