By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

It’s a new location, new day and perfect weather for the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser in Ellis County.

This year’s event has been moved to October 17 instead of early June. It’s still outdoors–this time in the south parking lot of the Hays Mall instead of the Hays Middle School track.

As in every other year, the public is invited to join the fun and celebration with area cancer survivors, and to remember those who have lost the battle to cancer.

Many aspects of RFL remain unchanged–the opening ceremony followed by the first lap walked by cancer survivors and their caretakers; the luminaries will be lit at dusk followed by the reading of each person’s name who is being honored or remembered.

Today’s event continues until 10 p.m.tonight.