BAKERSFIELD, CA - The American Cancer Society says the Kern County Fairgrounds will be the site for the 2015 Relay For Life of Bakersfield, to be held May 2-3, 2015.
According to a news release, "With Relay's enormous growth and tremendous community support, we need at least 20-30 acres to accommodate the more than 300 teams that participate annually," said Diana Wilson, local leadership volunteer.
"The site must provide a huge walking track with room inside for 300 team campsites plus additional space for a survivor tent, luminaria area, kids camp, team food area, and other vendors."
"Shade and grass for campsites was our team captains' number one priority," said volunteer committee member Christie Ray, "especially for cancer survivors and those still undergoing treatment with delicate health. We also think the dust problem from the Wingspoint location will be solved by our new site at the Kern County Fairgrounds."
The site also provides fenced security, multiple entrances, and paved parking for thousands of vehicles. To start or join a team for the inaugural Relay at the Kern County Fairgrounds or to register as a survivor or as a volunteer, log on to Facebook or visit www.relayforlife.org/bakersfieldca
According to a news release, "With Relay's enormous growth and tremendous community support, we need at least 20-30 acres to accommodate the more than 300 teams that participate annually," said Diana Wilson, local leadership volunteer.
"The site must provide a huge walking track with room inside for 300 team campsites plus additional space for a survivor tent, luminaria area, kids camp, team food area, and other vendors."
"Shade and grass for campsites was our team captains' number one priority," said volunteer committee member Christie Ray, "especially for cancer survivors and those still undergoing treatment with delicate health. We also think the dust problem from the Wingspoint location will be solved by our new site at the Kern County Fairgrounds."
The site also provides fenced security, multiple entrances, and paved parking for thousands of vehicles. To start or join a team for the inaugural Relay at the Kern County Fairgrounds or to register as a survivor or as a volunteer, log on to Facebook or visit www.relayforlife.org/bakersfieldca