The Relay For Life event originally scheduled for Saturday, September 30 at Bowditch Field in Framingham has been postponed to the spring of 2024.
FRAMINGHAM - The Relay For Life event originally scheduled for Saturday, September 30 at Bowditch Field in Framingham has been postponed to the spring of 2024.
The announcement came on the City of Framingham’s official social media accounts.
Relay For Life events are held every year across the country. An initiative of the American Cancer Society, they help raise money for cancer research, treatment, and prevention.
No new date has been selected at this time. Planners are advising community members to check with the official Relay For Life website or Facebook page for further updates.
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