Register: Komen Atlanta Race and Gwinnett Relay for Life Events

Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure and Gwinnett Relay for Life are two major events that draw thousands of participants each year. Registration for each is now open.

There will be a special kickoff event this weekend for Relay for Life.

Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure

The 22nd annual Race for the Cure takes place May 12, 2012, and a 5K and 1-mile race are available. More than 18,000 participants, volunteers and supporters come out each year.

It is the premier fundraising engine for the Greater Atlanta Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Early online registration runs until 5 p.m., April 21. Adults are $30 and children ages 12 and younger are $20 Late registration and race-day registration will also be available.

This year, a special online registration discount will be offered to social media followers beginning Jan. 16 through Jan. 31.

For more information on the event, click here.  

Gwinnett Relay for Life

There will be a special kick-off event this Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Gwinnett Arena. The American Cancer Society and the Gwinnett Gladiators will team up for the special event.

There are currently 158 teams registered for this year’s Relay For Life. The goal is to have up to 400 teams and raise $2.1 million this year.

“We’re thrilled to host this event with the Gwinnett Gladiators and introduce the growing Gwinnett community to the importance of Relay For Life and how it affects thousands of people that battle cancer daily," said Gwinnett Relay For Life Committee Co-Chair Sheila Fowler.

The event begins at 5 p.m. with an appreciation reception for team captains. A Relay information area, with activities for the public, will follow at 6 p.m. The community will get a preview of May 4 event, which takes place at the county fairgrounds.

At 7:05 p.m., the Gwinnett Gladiators will hit the ice to take on the Greenville Road Warriors.

During the Gladiators first period break, a bagpiper will play to honor cancer survivors in attendance, and Relay team captains will be recognized as they parade their team’s signs for a lap around the ice.

“We hope to continue to grow as an organization through the support of our community, teams and team captains,” Fowler said in a press release. “This event is a fun and exciting way to say ‘thank you’ to those who continue to lead in the fight.”

Each (registered) Relay team will receive two complimentary tickets for the team captains or designees. Additional $11 tickets for team members, family and friends can be purchased at: http://www.gwinnettgladiators.com/site/ticketoffers/relaykickoff.asp.

For more information on registrating, forming a team, or volunteering, visit www.gwinnettrelayforlife.org, or contact Kelly Smith at 770-814-0123, ext. 29027.