Huge success for 2012 Aquidneck Island 'Relay For Life'

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - This past weekend was a huge success for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life Aquidneck Island event. More than $123,000 was raised, leaving participants and volunteers exhausted and overjoyed.

“Through their hard work in preparing for the event, and by spending hours walking for the cause, area residents certainly did their part to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays," said Kerry Seibert, Event Chair for the 2012 Relay For Life.

• Photos: 2012 Relay for Life

Three hundred thirty-one people represented 34 teams in this year's Relay for Life. The teams were comprised of area families, faith-based groups, businesses, clubs, schools, and other organizations. 

“More than 6,310 people in RI will face a cancer diagnosis this year,” said Seibert. “And, it’s critical that we come together during Relay to help the American Cancer Society achieve its mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back."

Next year’s Relay For Life of Aquidneck Island is scheduled for May 17-18 at Gaudet Middle School, Middletown, RI. 

There are more Relay For Life events and locations upcoming. Other Relay for Life events can be found here.

Check out RelayForLife.org, visit the Aquidneck Island Relay for Life site , or call 1-800-227-2345 for more information or to make a donation.