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| What is the
Relay for Life? In communities all across the United States, people are joining together in a common cause ... to raise funds to support the programs of the American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life is an all-night activity that serves as the culmination of fund-raising events by businesses, community organizations, churches, schools, neighborhood groups and others. The Relay itself serves many purposes. For some, it is a time to celebrate their success in fighting cancer. For others, it is a time to remember loved ones lost to cancer. Participating in a Relay for Life actually begins by forming a team of coworkers, friends families members or any other group. Those teams then raise money in the months and days leading up to the Relay in their community. At the actual Relay, teams are encouraged to have campsites for their team members, and many campsites often have themes that the teams use to motivate themselves and to entertain others at the Relay. Teams are encouraged to have one member walking on the track during the actual Relay as a symbolic jesture of the continuing fight against cancer. Numerous events and activities are offered throughout the night. One of the most touching events is the nighttime luminaria ceremony. Luminaria are arranged around the track and lit as all other lights at the track are dimmed. Each luminaria contains the name of someone battling cancer or someone who has been lost to cancer. Please join in this year's Relay for Life in Campbell County. The actual event is May 13-14, 2005 at the Campbell County High track, but we encourage you to join now. Please contact Suzanne Hudson at 566-6279, or see other volunteers listed on the "contact info" page. |