Jackson - Teams and committees are forming for the 6th Annual Amador County Camp Out For Cancer, the main fundraiser for Amador Support, Transportation & Resource Services. The Camp Out for Cancer, a 24-hour team walk-a-thon, takes place September 12th & 13th at Argonaut High School Stadium. Organizers said people don't have to camp out to participate. People can form a team, or join a team and then enjoy local musicians who donate their time to entertain volunteers. Teams take turns manning campsites and walking the track, all to support those whose lives have been touched by cancer. 2 ceremonies, the Survivor Celebration and the Illumination Ceremony, honor those who have taken the cancer journey. Organizers said: “Together, we can make a difference in the lives of cancer patients.” Proceeds go to Amador STARS, a local non profit organization that offers Support, Transportation and Resource Services to local cancer patients and families. Each year, organizers lead their teams on an overall goal of raising $100,000 at the event. Cancer survivors, teams of campers, and community volunteers, including many high school students, participate in the 24-hour event that includes spending the night in tents on the football field. Volunteer workers of all ages fill luminary bags with sand and candles, prepare meals for the hungry crowd, play games, and have their heads shaved in support of cancer victims. The Camp Out culminates in Saturday night’s moving Illumination Ceremony. Last year, more than 2,600 lighted luminaries honored cancer victims and survivors, ringing the entire football field, while names of those honored were read aloud as campers circled the track in silence. Funds stay in the local community except for a small percentage dedicated to cancer research. Call the STARS at (209) 223-1246 for info. Story by Jim Reece. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.