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RELAY FOR LIFE2007 2006 2006 Relay for Life raises $59K 2005 2005 San Juan County - Relay for Life page 1 2004 |
Relay for Life raises $15KPhotos by Matt Pranger and Jim Ricks
The first Relay for Life on San Juan Island began with a "Survivors Lap". Jim Ricks photo
posted 06/07/04
The Soroptimists collected the most pledges for the 17-hour event. Widget Webert> (in the red jacket in the photo) had the most individual pledges.
The event started at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 5 with a Survivor's lap. At 10 p.m. more than 230 luminarias bearing the names of cancer victims and survivors lined the Friday Harbor High School track. While "Amazing Grace" played over the loud speakers, participants walked a Lap of Hope. Christi Beckley of the American Cancer Society said, "For every candle lit here tonight, there is a story." American Cancer Society volunteer and Friday Harbor resident Kim Harris helped organize the event. The nine teams were:
More information about cancer is available on the American Cancer Society Web site. | |
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The last lap was completed at 9 a.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004.
The Island Time team won the prize for best tent site.
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San Juan Island resident Betsy Dayton, a 13-year cancer survivor, received a medal.
DJ Aaron Key kept walkers inspired. | |
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Team members circled the track Saturday night and Sunday morning.
The Soroptimist team posed with organizers Kim Harris and Christi Beckley. Team members are (not listed in order) Nancy Hanson, Judie Ross, Carol Jackson, Jackie Armstrong, Robin Jacobson, Darcie Nielsen, Vicky Thalacker, Kristina Thalacker, Widget Webert, Ralph Hahn, Judy Cornell and not pictured Julie Prater, Sally Kerr, Debbie Sutliff and Liz Illg. Relay for Life events plannedposted 04/24/04
Anyone interested in forming a team for this monumental event is encouraged to attend the next Relay For Life Team Captains meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at Lakedale Resort, 4313 Roche Harbor Road. Like so many other Relay For Life participants, Harris' commitment to the event comes from her own life experience with the disease. One of her best friends recently overcame cancer and inspired Harris to get involved with the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Through her support, she hopes to give her friends and loved ones the chance at a future free from the disease. "One in three people will be touched by cancer in their lifetime," says Christi Beckley, community development manager for the American Cancer Society. "This year marks the first Relay event for San Juan County. Volunteers and participants in the community have recognized cancer as a serious health problem, and they want to do something about it." The event in San Juan County is expected to raise $30,000 to benefit American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy, and patient service programs. Since the event's inception in 1984, Relay For Life teams across the country have joined together to demonstrate the importance of cancer prevention and early detection, to honor those who lost their lives to the disease, and to celebrate cancer survivors. "Relay For Life showcases the progress we've made to help people overcome the disease," says Beckley. " Years ago, cancer was an automatic death sentence. Today, more than nine million cancer survivors are alive. People hope for a cure. Relay For Life is instrumental in keeping that hope alive." To date, Relay For Life is present in more than 3,800 communities nationwide has raised over $1 billion for the cause. The success of Relay For Life has contributed to accomplishments including:
"Relay For Life events are only as strong as their supporters," continues Harris. "Teams make Relay For Life successful. As a participant, you are part of all of the Society's accomplishments. Your continued support will insure that someday cancer is eliminated for good." For more information or to get involved with Relay For Life of San Juan County, contact Kim Harris at (360) 840-9287 or Christi Beckley at (425) 322-1118. Relay For Life Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society. Relay began in 1984 when Dr. Gordon Klatt circled a Tacoma high school track for 24 hours to raise $27,000 for the cause. This year, Relay will celebrate its twentieth year with 3,800 relays across the nation. To date, the fundraiser has brought in over one billion dollars to further the fight against cancer. American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. Volunteers sought for Relay for Life teamsposted 03/05/04
Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer), remember loved ones and raise awareness and money for the fight against cancer. Teams of eight to fifteen members gather with tents and sleeping bags to participant in the largest fundraising walk in the nation. Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, churches.... people form all walks of life. Volunteers are needed to organize and recruit teams, seek community support, coordinate logistics, find refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment, and lend their support in any way. If you would like to RSVP for the meeting on March 23rd, volunteer on the Relay For Life committee or serve as a team captain, contact Christi Beckley at 1-800-729-5588 (opt 3, ext 118). For more information on cancer, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit www.cancer.org. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering form cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. |
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