Residents across northwestern Ontario are being encouraged to help get behind one of eight relays for life to be held this summer.
Fort Frances organizers helped kick off the major fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society by announcing its event will be held in June.
The Society's Regional Manager Maria Cabral says a partnership will continue to see some of the money raised staying in this region.
Of the $77-thousand raised last year, more than $31-thousand was given to Riverside Health Care Facilities to purchase necessary equipment.
This year's goal has been set at $75-thousand.
There will also be a Relay For Life event in Rainy River