Sunday was Colonie Center's American Cancer Society Relay for Life kickoff event.

The event is meant to raise money for cancer patients. They celebrate cancer survivors and remember those lost to cancer.

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Sunday’s goal was to raise $30,000 to support local cancer patients, and so far they have raised more than $22,000.

Nick Liporace, senior development manager:

“Locally you can get a free wig, you can get transportation to treatment, and we can also help with lodging should you need to have hotel accommodations outside of this area.”

The American Cancer Society has many more relay fundraisers coming up so make sure to check them out at relayforlife.org and help a good cause.