About Relay for Life

Relay for Life
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Based in Fayetteville, Tennessee, Lisa Williams has spent more than three decades as an accounting, working primarily in the nonprofit center in an executive leadership capacity where she oversaw all of the organization’s financial operations. Apart from her professional life in Fayetteville, Tennessee, Lisa Williams supports the Relay for Life fundraising event sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life is the flagship fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Each year, teams around the country gather in support of loved ones currently battling the disease, as well as in memory those who lost their battle. These relay events range in length from 6-24 hours in which members are continuously walking a track as a reminder that cancer is always present and doesn’t rest, and also as a testament to the perseverance of patients who are bravely fighting against the disease.

These events begin with opening ceremonies, which then give way to a special lap for survivors and another special lap for those who serve as caregivers for cancer patients. Teams then take to the track and walk all day and through the night beneath commemorative luminaries to raise much-needed funding for cancer research.

hree Ways to Support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

Relay for Life
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A financial administrator based in Fayetteville, Tennessee, Lisa Williams most recently served as the assistant director of financial at a public non profit agency . Outside of work, Lisa Williams supports the efforts of Relay for Life in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

The flagship fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life is a charity walk held in over 5,000 communities in more than 20 countries. If you would like to support Relay for Life in your community, here are three good ways:

1. Be a participant. The easiest way to support Relay for Life is to participate. After joining an existing team or starting a new one, you can begin working toward your team’s fundraising goals. If you wish to take on a leadership role, you can become a team captain.

2. Volunteer. Relay for Life volunteers fill many important roles, ranging from day-of-event responsibilities to leadership opportunities. The American Cancer Society also welcomes direct volunteers, who provide valuable support for cancer patients across the globe.

3. Donate. Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society welcome cash donations of all sizes. Donors may also take advantage of employer matching programs, which multiply the impact of their contributions.