$133,000 raised at this year’s Relay for Life
CHENANGO COUNTY – More than 700 participants signed up to be part of this year’s Chenango County Relay for Life, and when the final tally came in on Saturday morning, the event had successfully raised $133,230.
The 13th Annual Chenango County Relay for Life was held Friday and Saturday. The event, which serves as a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society, has garnered over $1 million for cancer research and programs in Chenango County alone.
This year’s fund raising goal was $140,000, and although the total raised is a little short of that amount, event co-chair Marie DeSarro explained that donations are accepted through Aug. 31. Already, the event has surpassed last year’s total by more than $5,000.
DeSarro explained that despite the difficult economy, teams seemed to be raising more money this year than in the past. “We had two different teams raise over $10,000 by the end,” said DeSarro. “We’ve never had that before.” In addition, she said, there were countless teams that surpassed the $5,000 mark. The top three teams this year were the Sherburne-Earlville Mad Hatters, Rays of Hope and BOCES Class Act.
DeSarro said all of the top teams this year had higher totals than in the past. “We’ve never had as many teams with high totals,” she said. In addition, DeSarro said this year’s Relay seemed more lively than in the past. “It seemed like there were more teams dedicated to keeping members on the track at all times,” DeSarro said.
One of the highlight’s of this year’s event, DeSarro said, was the survivor’s dinner, catered by The Fox Run Event Center. Prior to the start of the Relay, 160 survivors and their guests gathered at the Chenango County Fairgrounds for a celebratory dinner. The survivors were entertained throughout the meal by Shelly Harris of Sherburne, who sang for the crowd.
After the sun went down, 1,336 luminaries were lit in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of those who had lost the fight.
Last year, more than $2,000 in donations came in after the Relay for Life ended. DeSarro said she is hoping to see donations continue to roll in to bring Chenango County closer to their goal of $140,000. People can continue to donate until Aug. 31, by contacting Denise Woods at the American Cancer Society office in Johnson City 1-800-ACS(227)-2345.
The Relay for Life raises funds to support cancer research, patient and family programs, advocacy and health education, since many forms of cancer are avoidable with lifestyle changes.
This year’s Relay not only provided funds for that purpose, but it also increased awareness and involvement in Chenango County. A cancer screening bus was set up at this year’s event, and several people took advantage of the opportunity to receive mammograms and other cancer screenings. In addition, DeSarro said many people have already expressed an interest in volunteering for next year’s Relay.
For more information about the Relay for Life or to make a donation, visit the web site www.relayforlife.org/chenangocountyny.
The 13th Annual Chenango County Relay for Life was held Friday and Saturday. The event, which serves as a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society, has garnered over $1 million for cancer research and programs in Chenango County alone.
This year’s fund raising goal was $140,000, and although the total raised is a little short of that amount, event co-chair Marie DeSarro explained that donations are accepted through Aug. 31. Already, the event has surpassed last year’s total by more than $5,000.
DeSarro explained that despite the difficult economy, teams seemed to be raising more money this year than in the past. “We had two different teams raise over $10,000 by the end,” said DeSarro. “We’ve never had that before.” In addition, she said, there were countless teams that surpassed the $5,000 mark. The top three teams this year were the Sherburne-Earlville Mad Hatters, Rays of Hope and BOCES Class Act.
DeSarro said all of the top teams this year had higher totals than in the past. “We’ve never had as many teams with high totals,” she said. In addition, DeSarro said this year’s Relay seemed more lively than in the past. “It seemed like there were more teams dedicated to keeping members on the track at all times,” DeSarro said.
One of the highlight’s of this year’s event, DeSarro said, was the survivor’s dinner, catered by The Fox Run Event Center. Prior to the start of the Relay, 160 survivors and their guests gathered at the Chenango County Fairgrounds for a celebratory dinner. The survivors were entertained throughout the meal by Shelly Harris of Sherburne, who sang for the crowd.
After the sun went down, 1,336 luminaries were lit in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of those who had lost the fight.
Last year, more than $2,000 in donations came in after the Relay for Life ended. DeSarro said she is hoping to see donations continue to roll in to bring Chenango County closer to their goal of $140,000. People can continue to donate until Aug. 31, by contacting Denise Woods at the American Cancer Society office in Johnson City 1-800-ACS(227)-2345.
The Relay for Life raises funds to support cancer research, patient and family programs, advocacy and health education, since many forms of cancer are avoidable with lifestyle changes.
This year’s Relay not only provided funds for that purpose, but it also increased awareness and involvement in Chenango County. A cancer screening bus was set up at this year’s event, and several people took advantage of the opportunity to receive mammograms and other cancer screenings. In addition, DeSarro said many people have already expressed an interest in volunteering for next year’s Relay.
For more information about the Relay for Life or to make a donation, visit the web site www.relayforlife.org/chenangocountyny.
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