Opening Prayer for Relay for Life

Relay For Life is an international, community-based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and many other Cancer related institutions, societies and associations. 

Merciful God, we thank you for this great and glorious day
A day to join you in ending cancer

We bless you and thank you for surrounding us with so great a cloud of witnesses:
Bless those who have gone before us, whether living or departed, who cheer us on in this effort.
Bless all who have gathered here today
and those who are gathering in other locations for their…