Do You Relay Westchase?

The track at Davidsen Middle School might need resurfacing after tonight.

More than 600 people are preparing to walk laps as the annual Relay for Life of Westchase gets under way at 6 p.m. tonight, May 10.

A total of 54 teams have signed up for the event, which raises money for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. As of yesterday morning, those teams had raised more than $67,000, according to the event’s webpage. Just a few days ago that tally stood around $50,000.

The grassroots Relay for Life fundraising movement began in the 1980s in Washington and quickly spread around the country, according to the American Cancer Society’s website. The Westchase event is just one of hundreds staged in communities across America. Most of the money raised at local relays benefits local chapters of the cancer society.

To donate to the Westchase cause, just visit the relay’s webpage or stop by Davidsen, 10501 Mongague St., tonight to watch the community come together to battle cancer.

Do you relay? Tell us why by commenting below! Also, be sure to share your photos on the Westchase Patch Pics & Clips gallery!