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Volunteers will gather at Forte Park in Nonantum tonight for the annual Newton/Brookline Relay for Life.

Each year, mllions of people around the world gather for Relay for Life events that raise money for the American Cancer Society and remember friends and loved ones who have battled cancer.

The Newton/Brookline event begins at 6 p.m. Saturday and will conclude at 6 p.m. Sunday. Throughout the event, participants will take turns walking the track at the park.

"During a Relay event, participants and survivors celebrate what they've overcome during the Survivors Lap," according to the event posting in the Newton Patch calendar. "We remember loved one lost to cancer, and honor those who have fought or are fighting cancer during the Luminaria Ceremony. The Fight Back Ceremony inspires Relay participants to take tangible action against a disease that has taken too much."

Are you planning to participate in this year's local Relay for Life event? Share your photos with Newton Patch and share your thoughts about the event in the comments section.