Relay for Life raises money for cancer This year, Relay for Life is traveling around the world without leaving south Louisiana! Area parishes are pulling together to raise money to fight cancer and raise awareness of early detection and education. Assumption Parish held its Relay for Life event at Assumption High School on Saturday, March 25. The 22 teams visited places such as France, Rio, Athens, Australia and Cancun in search of a cure for cancer. They also went "cruisin' for a cure" and even made a stop at an International Airport! This Relay event, only in its second year, raised more than $111,000 to fight cancer! Congratulations to all involved! Lafourche Parish also is traveling around the world on April 14. With more than 125 teams thus far, the event is sure to be a huge success. The relay will be held at Nicholls State University's John L. Guidry Stadium from 7 pm until 7 am on Saturday, April 15. The night will include games, contests and a gumbo cook-off. It also will feature signature events such as the Cancer Survivors Lap and the Luminary Ceremony. For more information on participating on a team, making a donation or volunteering, call the Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional at (504) 493-4700. return to list of press releases