Relay for Life Expecting Good Student Turnout

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Byline: Ryan Dai

Hoffman Estates High School's track field has hosted numerous races in the past, but the track will host a different kind of race this month - a race for life.

The American Cancer Society will host its inaugural Relay for Life at the track from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 18. The relay will raise money for cancer research.

Students from HEHS have already collected donations for the event. About 130 students will run in teams in a 12-hour relay. Each team consists of eight to 12 people, and teams must have at least one member running at all times during the 12 hours.

In addition to Hoffman students, local corporations and members of …