The Dallas County Relay for Life is fast approaching and as local organizations faithfully raise funds for the cause, they have not lost their excitement.

Veronica Brown, co-chair for Relay for Life-Dallas County, said things are looking good.

“Our sponsorships are up and we have 10 more teams registered than we had last year,” Brown said. “We’re trusting and believing we’re reaching our $100,000 goal.”

Vaughan Regional Medical Center, Vaughan Wellness and Fitness Center and the Montgomery Cancer Center Selma location, are raising monies through raffles and pizza sales.

Vaughan sold more than 20 pizzas April 1 to visitors and employees for lunch and dinner making more than $300 within hours. Another pizza sale is scheduled for April 15.

“The hospital will also hold a car wash on April 8,” said Merrill South, director of community relations. “We’ll also have a huge Easter basket valued at $150 being raffled off. “

Vaughan’s Wellness Center will hold a fitness extravaganza sponsored by Dixie 100 radio April 16 from 9 a.m. until noon. Registration is $10 and door prizes will be given. The public can try different aerobic activities such as Zumba for adults and Zumbatomics for children.

Beverly Morgan, registered nurse at Montgomery Cancer Center-Selma, said the activities are great for overall fitness.

“These events are extremely important and help raise awareness for cancer,” Morgan said.

“Zumbatomics is a way for children to get involved in fitness and get an early start on health.”

To register call 875-7500.

The Montgomery Cancer Center will also hold a raffle April 22 for $1 each for gifts and gift certificates from Butler-Truax Jewelers, Selma Weight Loss and Spa, Mark’s Mart, Avon and Gabe’s Corner.  The public can increase their chances of winning the gifts by giving $5 or $10 donations. All funds raised will go towards the American Cancer Society. The public can make checks payable to the Montgomery Cancer Center located at 1023 Medical Center Pkwy.

For more information call 872-9300.

Local elementary schools such as Knox Elementary, Selma CHAT Academy, Valley Grande Elementary, Southside Primary and Bruce K. Craig Elementary are also doing their part to help.

Brown said the preliminary money count is scheduled for April 28. Final counts of money will take place after the Relay on April 29.