28th annual Relay For Life raises record total

NOW: 28th annual Relay For Life raises record total

ST JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. - The 28th annual Relay For Life was completed this morning at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. 

The 24-hour fundraiser raises money towards cancer research and this year's event brought in a record high $117,500, which is up nearly 17% from last year's total. 

The event is run by the American Cancer Society, which funds $400 million of research to cancer survivors annually. The South Bend area has contributed nearly $1 million of the total amount raised by the society. 

To donate to the cause, visit their website

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