Marketing Maven Founder and CEO, Lindsey Carnett, To Support American Cancer Society on September 27, 2025, Which Marks the 40th Anniversary of Relay For Life Competitions
The American Cancer Society Conejo Valley Chapter has named Marketing Maven CEO and President, Lindsey Carnett, the first Executive Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Conejo Valley.
The American Cancer Society will introduce the 2025 Relay For Life of Conejo Valley on Saturday, September 27, from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm at the California Lutheran University Memorial Field in Thousand Oaks. This year, the American Cancer Society is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Relay For Life as a global movement- honoring survivors, remembering loved ones lost, and showcasing the last 40 Years of Impact in the fight against cancer.
“I’m beyond excited to welcome Lindsey Carnett, CEO of Marketing Maven, as our very first Executive Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Conejo Valley,” said Abby Smith, Senior Development Manager, American Cancer Society. “Lindsey and her team have been unwavering supporters of Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society for the past two years, and their commitment to our mission has been nothing short of inspiring. As an Executive Ambassador, Lindsey will serve as a visible champion for the mission of the American Cancer Society—leveraging her personal and professional networks to raise critical funds, promote awareness, and help us build lasting partnerships to ultimately save more lives from cancer. Our Executive Ambassador program provides the opportunity for community leaders who want to make a tangible impact in the fight against cancer, and we know Lindsey’s leadership will inspire others to join us in this movement to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.”
Carnett is a long-time resident of Southern California. Marketing Maven is a bicoastal, full-service marketing and communications agency. It specializes in market research, digital advertising, public relations and social media management and leads the industry in utilizing advanced metrics to measure their clients’ marketing reach and providing competitive analysis unparalleled in the industry.
“I am honored to have been chosen as the first Executive Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Conejo Valley,” said Carnett. “It means so much to me because I have witnessed the advancements in cancer treatments throughout the years via friends and family. Everyone knows someone who is affected by cancer. I have lost family members, dear friends and business colleagues to cancer. However, I know plenty of others who are survivors. They have a village supporting them and receive resources via American Cancer Society. I just attended a breast health symposium and learned about new treatments from top doctors. I am so impressed by the local American Cancer Society staff and the relationships they’ve built with local hospitals to support positive patient outcomes and support them before, during and after their fight against cancer. I feel fortunate to be in a position to help drive awareness and participation for this very worthy cause, especially surrounding the 40-year anniversary of Relay For Life and especially at the campus of my alma matter, California Lutheran University, walking on the field I trained on when I played soccer there.”
This year Relay For Life of Conejo Valley will be kicking things off with a non-competitive 5.0K fun run, followed by a walk in which teams register to have a representative on the track for the full 12-hour event. The teams can also host fundraising games at their booths, including silent auctions to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
More than just a walk, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Relay For Life is all about celebrating cancer survivors, remembering loved ones lost, and fighting back against cancer by raising funds for American Cancer Society research and patient support programs.
Throughout the day, teams will host fundraiser games and activities for all ages, local bands will play a variety of music, and food will be available for a donation to the American Cancer Society.
Please sign up and/or donate today at www.RelayForLife.org/ConejoValleyCA. Attending Relay For Life is always free. To participate in the 5k, simply choose the 5k participant registration type and a $28.05 donation will be due upon registering for Relay For Life online. This includes a medal at the finish line and pancake breakfast from the local Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks.
