Fight Cancer by Throwing a Pie in the Face of a Leesburg Official

There’s still time to purchase a pie to throw in the face of one of four Town of Leesburg officials to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Western Loudoun Relay for Life. The pies fly at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, on the Town Green at Leesburg Town Hall.

Leesburg Council Members Kevin Wright and Marty Martinez, along with Town Manager John Wells and Assistant Town Manager Scott Parker have agreed to take a “pie in the face” to do their part.

“I have been participating in Relay for Life for a several years and in the time I have started participating an older sister became ill with cancer and has died,” Martinez said. “Most people are affected by cancer either through friends, family or peers. We all need to help join the fight to defeat cancer. We can't do it alone.”

The Town of Leesburg's Relay for Life team, Government Steps, is taking bids for the pies. Bidding began at $50 each and remains open through event day. Contacting Debi Parry at dparry@leesburgva.gov or 703-737-7023 to place your bid. Last year, the .

All donations from the event go directly to the American Cancer Society's Western Loudoun Relay for Life. This year's Western Loudoun Relay for Life is set to run from 1 p.m. June 1 to 6 a.m. June 2 at Heritage High School in Leesburg. For more information on the Western Loudoun Relay for Life, visit www.westernloudounrelay.org.

SEE PHOTOS FROM 2012 PIE INTHE FACE