The American Cancer Society’s 11th ‘Relay for Life’ raises over $127,000 in Chenango
CHENANGO COUNTY – The 2007 Relay for Life was held Friday and Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. After 16 hours of walking, and a lot of fun, the results were announced, and over $127,000 was raised for cancer research.
Each year Chenango County residents come out to support the American Cancer Society’s local Relay for Life. The relay is one of the main fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, an organization that is the largest, not-for-profit donor to cancer research. The money raised during the event is used to fund cancer research, patient and family programs, advocacy and health education.
Last year over $123,000 was raised. This year’s total of just over $127,000 topped last year’s amount, and Woods is hopeful that with some donations still trickling in, the $130,000 goal will be met by the cutoff date of Aug. 31.
Costumed figures and cardboard cut-outs decorated the fairground, as teams embraced this year’s cartoon character theme. Team members dressed up as Minnie and Mickey Mouse, the Flinstones and many others, giving the serious cause a light-hearted twist.
Opening ceremonies began at 6 p.m. Friday, as the Event Coordinator from the American Cancer Society Denise Woods introduced the committee members and sponsors that made the event possible. “I want to thank all the sponsors, team captains, participants and volunteer planning committee members for all their work and support,” Woods said.
Doris Miller, Susan Blackman and Julia Whitney, the three generations of cancer survivors who were named this year’s story of inspiration, lit the flame of hope, and many cancer survivors walked proudly around the track.
This year, the Chenango County Relay for Life included 52 teams made up of 900 members. Woods estimated that at the events peak approximately 1,400 people were at the fairgrounds.
“It was a wonderful event,” said Woods. The event coordinator said she had the opportunity to talk with many survivors. Woods said that while a big part of the relay was about spreading awareness and prevention, it was also about supporting cancer survivors and their caregivers.
Crowds of people walked around the track throughout the night, entertained by bands like Sons of Ireland and Skyline featuring Cassidy Lynn, DJ Chris Olds of Royal Entertainment and countless games and activities.
“Talking to the cancer survivors and hearing their stories, there are so many who feel that cancer enhanced their lives, by making them more appreciative of everyday,” Woods said.
Although the relay is over, donations will be taken up until Aug. 31. Anyone wishing to support the event can mail their donation to the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, NY 13760, Attention of Chenango Relay for Life. Donation can also be made via the Internet at www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/chenango. For more information about cancer go to www.cancer.org, or to speak with someone, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS(227)-2345.
e-mail: jlewis@evesun.com
Each year Chenango County residents come out to support the American Cancer Society’s local Relay for Life. The relay is one of the main fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, an organization that is the largest, not-for-profit donor to cancer research. The money raised during the event is used to fund cancer research, patient and family programs, advocacy and health education.
Last year over $123,000 was raised. This year’s total of just over $127,000 topped last year’s amount, and Woods is hopeful that with some donations still trickling in, the $130,000 goal will be met by the cutoff date of Aug. 31.
Costumed figures and cardboard cut-outs decorated the fairground, as teams embraced this year’s cartoon character theme. Team members dressed up as Minnie and Mickey Mouse, the Flinstones and many others, giving the serious cause a light-hearted twist.
Opening ceremonies began at 6 p.m. Friday, as the Event Coordinator from the American Cancer Society Denise Woods introduced the committee members and sponsors that made the event possible. “I want to thank all the sponsors, team captains, participants and volunteer planning committee members for all their work and support,” Woods said.
Doris Miller, Susan Blackman and Julia Whitney, the three generations of cancer survivors who were named this year’s story of inspiration, lit the flame of hope, and many cancer survivors walked proudly around the track.
This year, the Chenango County Relay for Life included 52 teams made up of 900 members. Woods estimated that at the events peak approximately 1,400 people were at the fairgrounds.
“It was a wonderful event,” said Woods. The event coordinator said she had the opportunity to talk with many survivors. Woods said that while a big part of the relay was about spreading awareness and prevention, it was also about supporting cancer survivors and their caregivers.
Crowds of people walked around the track throughout the night, entertained by bands like Sons of Ireland and Skyline featuring Cassidy Lynn, DJ Chris Olds of Royal Entertainment and countless games and activities.
“Talking to the cancer survivors and hearing their stories, there are so many who feel that cancer enhanced their lives, by making them more appreciative of everyday,” Woods said.
Although the relay is over, donations will be taken up until Aug. 31. Anyone wishing to support the event can mail their donation to the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, NY 13760, Attention of Chenango Relay for Life. Donation can also be made via the Internet at www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/chenango. For more information about cancer go to www.cancer.org, or to speak with someone, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS(227)-2345.
e-mail: jlewis@evesun.com
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