PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE

The purple ribbons are to help raise awareness for the fight against cancer. American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lemont and Homer Glen is celebrating it's seventh year in getting us closer to a world with more birthdays.

Help spread a message of hope. Join the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lemont and Homer Glen and "Paint the Town Purple" on May 15-22.

Businesses, community organizations and individuals are being asked to show their support for Relay and help raise awareness for the fight against cancer by decking out the town – including homes, restaurants, businesses, meeting halls or other areas- in purple. Volunteers have placed Purple Ribbons on the street poles along State

"We want everyone to see purple and to think about celebrating, remembering and fighting back,” said Roxy Summers, Event Chair and Paint the Town Purple organizer. “Whether you use purple chalk to write an uplifting message, display a different reminder each day about important cancer screenings or dress a mannequin in Relay gear, it’s all about letting people know that there is hope. The sky is the limit on what you can do to decorate and send that message.”

Paint the Town Purple supports Relay For Life of Lemont and Homer Glen, an overnight event that brings the community together in the fight against cancer, which will be held July 8-9th at Lemont High School Sports Complex, 131st and Bell Road in Lemont. Individuals and teams - made up of family, friends, co-workers and community groups - will unite to fundraise, walk the track, socialize, take in the entertainment, and participate in a variety of activities going on throughout the night. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

To learn more about Relay For Life of Lemont and Homer Glen, please contact Robyn Healy at robyn.healy@cancer.org or at 708-633-7770. Upcoming fundraisers, information, and teams and survivor sign up is available anytime at www.RelayForLifeLemont.org.