Relay for Life set for second big year
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“We’re excited about our plans for 2004 and look forward to having new teams and participants join us,” said Warren County Relay for Life chairperson Carole Cathcart. “This kick-off is just the beginning of great things to come.”
Relay for Life is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Held in 3,300 communities last year, the local event featured hundreds of participants from across the community who, in exchange for monetary pledges, stayed up all night to walk numerous laps around Nunley Stadium’s track over a 12-hour period.
Nation-wide, $243 million was raised to fight cancer last year through the Relay for Life program.
In preparation for this year’s event, which will take place May 28, Cathcart said much planning has already been completed to involve more members of the community and raise even more money. In addition to a local Relay for Life Web site currently under construction, a Murder at the Mansion fundraiser at Falcon Manor is scheduled for April 16.
“There aren’t many people whose lives have not been touched by cancer,” said Cathcart. “We would like to invite anyone interested in helping with Relay for Life and the fight against cancer to join us at next week’s kick-off.”
To be held at Westwood Church of Christ at 7 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 19, Warren County Relay for Life’s 2004 kick-off will feature an explanatory video, a question-and-answer session and refreshments. Anyone interested in participating in this year’s event is encouraged to attend.
PHOTO INFO:
Warren County Relay for Life chairperson Carole Cathcart, standing, discusses plans for this year’s event with representatives of local Relay sponsors including, from left, Cindy Rogers of Homeland Community Bank, Carrie Huckeby of Ben Lomand, and Julie Frizzell and Steve Otto of River Park Hospital. (Will Stewart photo)