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MURFREESBORO – Relay for Life of Hertford-Gates is returning to its roots.

The event, which got its start in 2000 at Squirrel Park on the campus of Chowan University, is returning there as the 2024 Relay is set for Sept. 6.

Relay for Life of Hertford-Gates was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 there was a “drive-thru” luminary ceremony held at the Ahoskie Creek Amphitheater, which also hosted brief ceremonies in honor of Relay in 2022 and 2023.

Now, with the pandemic hopefully in the rear view mirror, Relay for Life of Hertford-Gates returns to its glory.

This year’s event will be held from 6-10 p.m. It begins with the traditional Survivors Lap and will wrap up with the Luminaria ceremony.

Event organizers say there will be “food, fun and fellowship for all ages.”

If you would like to register as a survivor, register as a participant, volunteer, purchase a luminary or make a donation, please visit www.relayforlife.org/hertfordgatesnc.

Relay for Life is one of the fundraising events for The American Cancer Society. The money raised is used to fund such things as research grants and provide services for cancer patients.

Did you know by donating to this event, you help provide a support line for cancer patients and their families to call to get support and questions answered? This is just one of the services The American Cancer Society provides by your donation.