Relay for Life forming teams for June 6 event

Relay For Life is a signature fundraising event presented by the American Cancer Society. It is a gathering of people from our community designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures; celebrate survivorship and raise money for research. In 2007 Relays across the nation raised over $405 million dollars. The Warren County effort raised $122,000, with a 2008 goal of $135,000.

The Warren County Relay for Life will be Friday, June 6 with opening ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. Events will run all night until 6 a.m. on Saturday. Relay runs all night to represent the idea that ‘cancer never sleeps’ and neither will those seeking a cure. The Warren County Middle School football field will be filled with activity, complete with games, food and entertainment, and everyone is invited to attend.

The football field will be covered with groups that have joined together to form teams at work, church, social organizations or groups of family and friends. Teams can register and receive information needed by contacting team recruiter Keri Hertwig at Memories, or by calling 473-4454. To register a team, there is a $100 fee for up to ten members, and $10 per additional team member. All team members will receive a T-shirt. A meeting is planned for interested team members Monday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Caney Fork Electric.

‘We want more teams. We need for everyone to be involved in this very worthy even. I promise, if you participate, you will come away feeling good about yourself and your community,’ said Hertwig.

Teams not only participate the night of the event, they raise money all year for the society. A variety of events have already been enjoyed, with many more on the horizon. Top fundraisers are recognized throughout the night.

Team campsites are set up around the track, providing a place for more fundraising, and a place to call ‘home.’ This year’s theme is ‘Relay Around the World.’ Campsites will represent many different countries, cities, or even a street in a particular city.

Each Relay begins with he Survivor’s Lap. This lap gives everyone at Relay the opportunity to unite in honoring and recognizing our survivors for the journey they have traveled during their battle with cancer. Warren County survivors are also honored at a brunch prior to relay sponsored by Homeland Community Bank.

Any survivor wanting more information on the activities is encouraged to contact Shirley Luna at 931-474-7615 or Cindy Rogers at 931-939-3797.