Relay for Life is the single biggest nationwide fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, and this weekend people in Perry will do their part to support the organization.

This Saturday, teams and individuals from around Dallas County will converge on Perry High School to share in the festivities. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. for walkers and survivors taking part in the event. The opening ceremonies will start at 4, and will include a speech from honorary survivor Clark Wicks, Perry’s Superintendent. That will be followed by the survivor community dinner at 5, which is free for survivors and one guest. Anyone else can pay for the meal, which will include pulled pork sandwiches.

The walking event will run until 9 p.m., and will include musical performances, games, and special laps throughout the evening. The festivities will conclude with the Luminaria and closing ceremonies at 9 and 9:30, respectively. The entirety of the event will be at the Perry High School track, though if there’s inclement weather it will be moved inside to the gymnasium.

Dallas County Relay for Life Co-Chair Gary Iles says Relay has a long history, and is very important in the American Cancer Society’s mission to wipe out cancer. “It started in 1985 in Tacoma, Washington. And it was by a doctor, and it was just him walking overnight with a couple other doctors, I believe. And it’s just to continue to raise awareness and funds to beat cancer, hopefully one day.”

To learn more about Relay for Life of Northern Dallas County, listen to today’s Perry Fareway Let’s Talk Dallas County program at RaccoonValleyRadio.com.