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Relay For Life Somers Hosts Movie Double Feature Night

SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Relay For Life of Somers is set to host a double feature movie night Friday, March 7. 

The Relay For Life of Somers is set to host a double feature movie night Friday, March 7.

The Relay For Life of Somers is set to host a double feature movie night Friday, March 7.

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The group is set to show "Despicable Me 2" at 5:45 p.m. and "Ice Age: Continental Drift" at 9 p.m. Friday, March 7 at the Somers Intermediate School at 240 Route 202 in Somers. Admission is $20 with pizza, popcorn and water provided. Students can bring pillows and blankets. The event will benefit the Relay for Life team, The Warriors.

"Each year, more than 4 million people in about 20 countries participate and have raised more than $400 million," representatives said. "The Somers relay alone has raised $301,296 in the last three years. Between now and the May 30 event, Somers teams will try to reach a $100,000 fundraising goal."

Cash or checks are accepted for donations. Checks should be made out to the American Cancer Society.

To learn more about he organization, residents are asked to visit the Relay For Life of Somers website

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