The cities of Sayreville and South River in New Jersey were preparing for their upcoming Relay for Life event on May 18, 2013 to raise money for cancer research. Local businesses displayed purple ribbons and police cars showed support with magnets. At the previous year's event, over 600 people participated and $63,921 was raised. The annual walkathon brings together participants to walk around a track for 24 hours in honor of cancer survivors and to find a cure.