Join well over 100 Sevierville Chamber of Commerce members for Coffee Talk on Tuesday, February 19, sponsored by American Cancer Society Relay for Life. We talked with Angela Mathis, of the American Cancer Society, and got the scoop on what to expect.

SCOC: For those who aren’t already familiar with Relay for Life of Sevier County and the work the American Cancer Society does, can you give us an overview?

ACS Relay for Life: The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly 2 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle.

SCOC: What will you share with our members during this month’s Coffee Talk?

ACS Relay for Life: Relay For Life of Sevier County will be on June 1 in Historic Downtown Sevierville. Relay is a team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Each event is 6-24 hours in length and each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Cancer patients don't stop because they're tired, and for one night, neither do we.

Each team sets up a themed campsite at the event and continues their fundraising efforts by collecting donations for food, goods, games, and activities. This money will count towards their overall team fundraising goal.

The event website to register a team or donate online is www.relayforlife.org/seviertn

SCOC: Any exciting things we can expect at the upcoming Coffee Talk?

ACS Relay for Life:We are excited to talk about the Relay For Life this year and our Mardi Gras theme. Breakfast will be sponsored by Graze Burgers opening soon at 125 Bruce Street in Historic Downtown Sevierville. Our guest speaker is Anne Marie Atchley. We will also be discussing some of the American Cancer Society programs and services as look at service numbers for Sevierville in 2018.