WITH VIDEO: Walkers Show their Support for Relay

The 24-hour event takes place at the Hartland High School.

Posted Sat, May 5, 2012 at 3:19 pm ET|Updated Sat, May 5, 2012 at 3:37 pm ET

The opening ceremony for the 2012 Relay for Life in Hartland took place Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at the track.

The Survivor Lap, led by cancer survivors, officially opened the 24-hour walking event that raises money for cancer research.

Twenty-five teams will participate in fun laps and team competitions throughout the day to reach an event goal of $59,000.

The event runs until 9 a.m. Sunday morning.

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