Relay For Life of Murfreesboro Returns

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Murfreesboro is returning in 2026, and community support is needed to make this highly anticipated event a success.

The Relay For Life planning committee is calling on individuals, families, church groups, youth organizations, civic groups, and community teams of all ages to volunteer and get involved.

“This event is deeply personal to me, as I lost my mother to colon cancer,” said Dana J. Smith, member of the Relay For Life of Murfreesboro planning committee. “Relay For Life represents hope, remembrance, and action – and this year is especially meaningful as it marks our community’s first Relay since the pandemic.”

Volunteers are needed to assist with:

• Event set-up
• Tear-down
• Trash collection
• Booth support and assistance

Whether serving individually or as part of a group, volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the event’s success.

In addition to volunteers, organizers are seeking:

• Relay teams
• Vendors
• Sponsors
• Community supporters

This year’s Relay For Life will be led by Denise Bond, a dedicated community advocate who is currently battling cancer—serving as a powerful reminder of the mission behind the event.

Event Details:
Relay For Life of Murfreesboro – “Decades of Hope”
Friday, June 12, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Oaklands Mansion
Murfreesboro, TN

The 2026 theme, “Decades of Hope,” celebrates progress made in the fight against cancer while honoring survivors and remembering loved ones. Participants are encouraged to represent their favorite decade – from the 1970s to today – while sharing a unified message of hope.

To get involved:

• Volunteer or register a group: Email dbond1109@gmail.com
• Join or start a team: RelayForLife.org/MurfreesboroTN
• Call for more information: 629-201-3531

Relay For Life is a community-driven event that brings people together to celebrate survivors, remember those lost, and fight back against cancer.

Together, the Murfreesboro community can make a difference – one step, one lap, and one life at a time.