American Cancer Society Relay For Life

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EvilAsPie

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I have been a part of this for about 7 years. The past 2 have been on the Committee that organizes it in South Portland, and again i am the Luminaria Chair Person this year.

For people that do not know the RFL is "a fun-filled overnight walking event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for American Cancer Society-funded research and programs. It represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated."

That is a quote from our local South Portland Relay Website. Which is http://www.southportlandrelay.org There is a ton of information there!

People who participate in the Relay form a team, raise money, sell and display Luminaria, camp out at the track for the night, and walk in relay style with at least one member of the team on the track at all times. It is lots of fun and very moving!

The Luminaria Ceremony is a time we Honor and Remember those that have lost the battle with cancer and the those that are still fighting. Bags are created with the names of those we are honoring writen or decoraded on the side, the bags are then filled with sand and a tealight. During the ceremony the lights are turned off, the tealights are lit and soft music is played followed by silence for the last 30 minutes. During this time all of the names are displayed on at large screen. This is what i organize. It is extemely emotional and displays the reason many of us relay.

I am wondering if there is anyone here that has ever participated in this before or is this year? There are a bunch of events throughout the state.

Also as a team member i am also raising money. If anyone would like to donate to this great cause please feel free to visit my online fund raising site.

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09NE?px=3821268&pg=personal&fr_id=16439

Thanks,

Peter

 
What day is the event Peter? I'm going to sticky it until then and start things off for you. Pm forthcoming

 
The event date is June 12th and 13th.

Also for anyone who donates; for every $10.00 please pm me the name of someone you know who has battled with cancer, whether they are still with us or not. I can then create a Luminaria for them and make sure they are included in the ceremony. You don't have to send me a name, but we are trying to make the Luminaria Ceremony as large as possible this year. I can also e-mail you a form if you would prefere to decorate a Luminaria yourself.

Any one is welcome to come and watch the Ceremony which starts at 9pm on the 12th.

I will post some pics of Liminaria past shorty.

 
I know this is can be a "not so happy" subject but there no reason we have to get emotion here or anything. I was hoping to generate a little chat about anyone's experience with the Relay for Life or cancer in general.

I'll start; as i said before i started doing the relay quite a few years ago when i met my wife. Her family had been doing it for a few years prior to that. Cancer is unfortunately common in her family. A few years after we met she lost her grandfather to cancer.

On my side i have lost both my grandfathers (at relatively young ages) to cancer. My uncle also had lymphoma when he was young, and survived.

The relay is a positive way to fight back against a decease that effect nearly ever family.

If no one is interested in this topic that's fine. But i would encourage anyone that feels they can to donate via the link in the OP. It doesn't have to much $5 - $10 is helpful. Thanks.

 
Pete, Meg and I are interested. I'll have to see if I can get that Saturday off from work. I'll let you know either way. Great cause. I love that the RFL is for every type of cancer. Meg's Mom had Ovarian Cancer which is not talked about that much compared to others.

 
Kudo's to U guys and this site for at least getting involved, so many people do not.

Topdeeni

ps: last haircut... I dunno. Hopefully only about another year before I am ready to donate my locks on behalf of a now healthy friend..... can we start a product thread here? I habve some split ends.

 
Kudo's to U guys and this site for at least getting involved, so many people do not.
Topdeeni

ps: last haircut... I dunno. Hopefully only about another year before I am ready to donate my locks on behalf of a now healthy friend..... can we start a product thread here? I habve some split ends.
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My wife donated her hair a few years back.

I little trim will take care of those split ends...
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Tim, i finally got around to PMing you about the event. Hope to hear back from you soon.

 
Bump on a stuck thread, i know a lot of people pay attn to the newest threads section. closing in on the event. how's the progress peter?

 
meant to let you know too, my family is by some miracle cancer free so if there's someone extra you'd like to include for the ceremony go for it

 
Thanks for the Bump Mark. I've been pretty busy getting ready for the Relay that is now a week away!

I actually kinda forgot about this thread.
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Things are looking very good for the event; there are more teams and more participant then ever before, and there are going to be a ton more Luminaria then ever as well. Seriously at least double, probably more!

I'm still writing the code to display all the names on the screen in a more timely manor then years past to fit the increase is volume of Luminaria.

The Relay is next Friday so if there is anyone who wants to donate, but has been procrastinating (like i do all the time), now is the time to do it! And you can do it online on my Fundraising Site right here: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09NE?px=3821268&pg=personal&fr_id=16439

Just follow the link and click on Donate.

Thanks All!

 
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