Amador County – The Amador Support, Transportation and Resource Services presents its 8th Annual Camp Out For Cancer Saturday at the Amador County Fairgrounds, in Plymouth.

The inspiring community all-night walk-a-thon features teams that relay in a walking route of the Fairgrounds for 21 hours to raise funds and awareness for local cancer patients, survivors, and their families. The event “brings together people of all ages for fun, fellowship, food and entertainment by local musicians,” to “honor those who have battled cancer” at a “Survivor Celebration.”

People can dedicate an illumination candle to someone who has been touched by cancer, and join a team and spread a message of hope, “that together, we can eliminate cancer.”

This year’s theme is “Dancing with the Steers – Rockin’ Out Cancer.” Gates open to foot traffic at 8 a.m. Saturday. The Survivor Celebration is at 10 a.m., and the Opening Ceremony begins at noon. The schedule includes Camp Stores, musicians, Lazer Tag, and food sales, with benefits going to help Amador STARS, and 10 percent of proceeds typically going to local research.

Last year’s Camp Out For Cancer raised $92,000. The event ends at 9 a.m. Sunday. For information, call (209) 223-1246.

Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.