Sun Prairie teams taking strides in fight against cancer

As of Sunday, 29 local teams had raised more than $24,000 to help find a cure for cancer.

The 242 area participants are part of Sun Prairie's Relay for Life team. From Friday evening through Saturday morning, they'll take turns walking around the high school track, commemorating those who are fighting cancer as well as those who have lost the battle.

To see the individuals and teams leading the fundraising effort, visit the Sun Prairie Relay for Life site.

On the site, you can also make a financial pledge to help find a cure. One popular way of doing so is to purchase a luminaria for $5. The candles in these sand-filled bags will be lit during the Relay event. Purchase a luminaria online.

All week, Sun Prairie Today will provide details about Relay for Life and the importance of finding a cure for cancer.

What's your story?

If you've been personally touched by cancer, we'd like to hear your story. Take a minute and add a comment to our blog.

And don't forget to answer this week's home page poll question: Have you or an immediate family member been touched by cancer? We'll share the results next week.