Relay for Life kick-off event held

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - When you host an event that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society, it's never too early to start planning.

The kick-off event for this year's Hampshire County Relay for Life is a pancake breakfast, which was served to hundreds of people and gives this year’s teams a head start to their fundraising goals.

At the kick-off, people were able to sign up to walk in this year's event, which benefits the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life gives cancer survivors and their friends and families an opportunity to raise awareness and raise money for research and a cure.

This year's Hampshire County Relay will begin at 3 p.m. on June 14 and end the next day. It will be held at Look Memorial Park in Florence.

Last year's Relay raised $262,913.