PITTSFIELD - The first 2008 Berkshire County Central/South Relay for Life team captains meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, at 6 p.m. at Mazzeo’s Ristorante on Fourth Street.

All team members and captains are encouraged to attend. Upcoming dates will be discussed including Bank Night, T-shirt pickup, along with many details about the 24-hour Relay for Life event to be held at Burbank Park on Onota Lake on June 20 and 21.

There also will be announcements on new individual and team incentives of our Team Spirit Award program. New advocacy efforts and local programs that are available to assist cancer patients as they cope with the various issues regarding their care and treatment will be discussed.

Fundraising ideas will be shared along with tips and promotional ideas for team fundraising events.

Assistance will be available to help develop a team, register team members, collect donations, etc.

Relay for Life raises money for research and development of strategies to treat and support our local cancer patients. Businesses, families, friends, social groups ... all are  invited to form a team.

The American Cancer Society strives to celebrate life, remember those who have lost their battle with cancer and fight back to find a cure. More than 4,800 Relay for Life events take place nationwide. Join the local Berkshire County Relay for Life and get involved.

For more information visit www.cancer.org or call 800-ACS-2345. Questions concerning this meeting or the local Relay for Life event can also be e-mailed to AskRelay@yahoo.com