Over 100 members of the Gorham High School Interact Club participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 5 at Gorham High School.

According to its website, Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it’s time to take action against cancer.

The Gorham Interact Club chose to get involved in the Relay for life to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer.

To conclude the evening, a Survivor’s Lap was held, honoring nine survivors and their families and caregivers as luminaria bags and Interact Club members lined the entire track.

To kick off this lap, GHS graduate, Kenny Tuttle, who was unable to be at the event personally, sent a beautifully written letter to be read prior to the lap. In his letter, he shared the following:

“Be grateful for all of it. Every breath we take, our family, our friends, our education, food, water, good health. The list goes on but these are so many of the items we take for granted sometimes. Appreciate what you have in this world, and give back to the community and help those who are less fortunate.”

Together, as a group, the Gorham Interact Club raised $6,234 to aid in this worthwhile cause. In between the walking and running, much eating, spike-ball, Kanjam, dancing, and lots of laughing, the students and adults enjoyed a great time together for a great cause.