By Sarah Kuper
According to the American Cancer Society, there are more than 100 types of cancer diagnosed every year.
Most common are breast, prostate, colon and gynecologic, but cancer can affect many parts of the body.
Whether through personal or secondhand experience, it seems everyone is affected by cancer in some way.
Over the Mountain teens are no different. That is why student leaders at area high schools are leading the charge in the fight for a cure by organizing Relay for Life events in their communities.
This month, Mountain Brook High School, Homewood High School, Vestavia Hills High School and John Carroll High School will host fundraisers to honor survivors, memorialize victims and support caretakers.
These young men and women are channeling their youthful energy, innovative ideas and eagerness to work into one cause – fighting for a cure.
Each school is putting its own spin on the standard Relay for Life event to rally the community and raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Four high school seniors are leading the charge:
Nick Weldon chairs the Relay for Life team at John Carroll High School.
Carlton Cooper is the event director at Mountain Brook High School.
Ellie Barrentine co-chairs the Relay for Life at Vestavia Hills High School.
Ann Chandler Hassett is organizing the event at Homewood High School.
Follow the links for an inside look at what each Relay for Life event will offer.
