Get Ready! Relay For Life of Saline County Launches 2026 Season with Kickoff Open House!

Relay For Life of Saline County is launching the 2026 season with a community powered Kickoff Open House designed to spark excitement, inspire hope, and bring people together in the fight against cancer.

Kickoff Open House Details:

• Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2026

• Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

• Location: Belmont Boulevard Church, 2508 Belmont Blvd

• Admission: Free

Guests can explore ways to get involved, register for Relay, and discover creative fundraising ideas. The event will feature hands on activities, fun engagement stations, door prizes, and plenty of refreshments to enjoy.

Attendees will also get the chance to preview the 2026 event theme and see the new Relay For Life shirts. Kickoff sets the tone for a Relay season grounded in renewal, growth, and community.

As part of the celebration, everyone is invited to join #RelayFirstLap, a nationwide Relay For Life tradition where supporters take their first symbolic lap of the year. Whether you walk it with friends, family, or your future Relay team, it’s a meaningful way to start the season together!

The Kickoff Open House is open to everyone in Saline County and surrounding communities — whether you’re a longtime Relayer or brand new and curious. Come meet inspiring people, discover new ideas, and help launch a successful year ahead!

For more information about the 2026 Relay For Life Kickoff event or to learn how you can participate, please visit http://relay.org/salinecoks, or our Facebook site, https://www.facebook.com/groups/salineksrelay.

Relay For Life raises critical funds for cancer research, patient support programs, and advocacy efforts. Every team, every participant, and every fundraiser helps advance the American Cancer Society’s mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.