Annual Relay for Life kickoff slated at BAD SONS Beer Co. in Derby

DERBY - The American Cancer Society is calling on community members to participate in the annual Relay For Life of Naugatuck Valley Kickoff Jan. 9.
The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at BAD SONS Beer Co., 251 Roosevelt Drive. 

The Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to save lives from cancer. 
Uniting communities across the globe, the event celebrates people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change.

This event is open to all community members to learn more about the Relay For Life moment. Teams and participants are encouraged to sign up for fundraising starting at the annual 
The Relay will be held June 1 at the Shelton Riverwalk.
Relay For Life brings the community embracing their collective power to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer. 

“Every passionate step taken demonstrates courage and strength,” says Grace Scinto, Senior Community Development Manager. “Together, we are bigger than cancer, and funds raised by local teams help the American Cancer Society bring cancer to its knees.”

Funds raised help the American Cancer Society provide free information and support for people facing the disease today, and fund cancer research that will help protect future generations. 

Community members, teams, and individuals can RSVP for the event by contacting Grace Scinto, 203-563-1520, or by emailing Grace.Scinto@cancer.org.  

To learn more or register for this year’s event  please visit www.RelayForLife.org/NaugatuckValleyCT. 


This is a press release from the American Cancer Society.