Downtown Rafters on State of Franklin Road in Johnson City will host a party to celebrate life and support the Relay For Life at ETSU on Thursday.
The party will last from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
For a $5 cover charge, $3 of which benefits Relay For Life.
The party is sponsored by the ETSU Honors Scholars Relay Team and Rafters.
Relay For Life is an overnight fund-raising event filled with activities, food and spirit. All funds raised will support American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient service programs.
The Relay For Life at ETSU will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday in the Mini-Dome.
Last year, more than 4,200 communities nationwide participated in Relay for Life and raised more than $283 million, making the event the largest not-for-profit fundraiser in the U.S.
According to the American Cancer Society, the number of colleges and universities participating in the event is growing. In 2005, approximately 225 colleges and universities are scheduled to take part in the event.
For more information about participating in Relay For Life, contact the American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org

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