VHHS aims to raise $250,000 in Relay for Life fundraiser

Vestavia Hills High School will host its annual Relay for Life, a popular American Cancer Society fundraiser, on Saturday, April 16, from 2-11 p.m. 

The student-led event has been held at VHHS for 15 years. In 2015, students raised $264,000 — surpassing their goal of $250,000 — according to VHHS faculty member Claire Rhyne.

The students’ fundraising goal for 2016 is again $250,000. “Our goal for the next four years will be $250,000 each year,” Rhyne said. “That way a freshman can say they've helped raise $1 million for cancer research by the time they graduate.”

At the Relays for Life, held at numerous locations around the country each spring, teams have at least one member walking around a running track at all times. Participants can walk the track in memory of someone lost to cancer or in honor of someone currently battling cancer or who has survived cancer.

The Relay will feature lots of activities and entertainment. “There will be inflatables, face painting and music,” Rhyne said. “The music will be student bands that will play throughout the day.”

For more information about the Relay or to register, go to http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY16MS?pg=entry&fr_id=71363. The event is also on Facebook, at “Vestavia Hills High School Relay for Life.”

Vestavia Hills High School is located at 2285 Lime Rock Road.