Newport News Shipbuilding is joining the American Cancer Society to help fight for a world without cancer. On Saturday, May 6, shipbuilders will come together for the annual Relay For Life fundraiser at Todd Stadium in Newport News. Participants are Battling to Cure Cancer this year by creating fundraising teams, purchasing T-shirts and contributing to the luminarias that will line the stadium in remembrance of those who have been affected by cancer.

Review the Relay For Life site on MyNNS to get all the details or go directly to http://relayforlife.org/nns to donate, register, and create or join a team. Employees are encouraged to get involved. Volunteers are also needed to make this event a success. Employees can sign up on the website.

Over 3 million people world-wide participate in Relay For Life events each year, raising money to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer. Help join the fight today.

Relay For Life Details:

Date: Saturday, May 6
Time: 3-9 p.m.
Location: Todd Stadium (12465 Warwick Blvd., Newport News)