HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 03 18-19 Relay for Life
WHEREAS, RELAY FOR LIFE is a celebration of life, in honor of those touched by Cancer; and
WHEREAS, RELAY FOR LIFE also raises funds for the American Cancer Society's programs of
research, education, advocacy, and service - programs that can reduce cancer deaths and cancer incidence,
and improve the quality of life for those touched by Cancer; and
WHEREAS, RELAY FOR LIFE began in 1985; and this coming year there will be more than 250
events with money raised in the millions. In fact, RELAY FOR LIFE is the largest fundraising event in the
United States. RELAY FOR LIFE has also grown to thirteen other countries outside of the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the RELAY FOR LIFE motto is "One Community, One Mission, One Fight!" and
it's all about providing Hope for the future, Progress towards a cure, and Answers to Cancer questions; and
WHEREAS, RELAY FOR LIFE is an opportunity for people of all ages and from all walks of life
to come together for a common cause - to walk, jog, or run relay style - for twenty-four hours; and
WHEREAS, this year, the RELAY FOR LIFE in our community will be held at Winter Springs
High School on March 18th and 19th, 2005, where more than twenty teams, comprised of City employees,
residents, school personnel, and local businesses; including many civic leaders and various organizations will
be a part of this great effort.
NOW THEREFORE, I, JOHN F. BUSH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS do
hereby proclaim March 18th and 19th, 2005 as a Day of Recognition in honor of
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Commissioner
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To Whom It May Concern:
The American Cancer Society is holding its annual Winter Springs Relay For Life event
at Winter Springs High School March 18 & 19,2005. Relay For Life is a unique fun-
filled activity that offers people in the community to participate in the fight against
cancer. The event is family oriented with the mission to raise funds for cancer research
and programs and services to serve patients in our community.
The Relay is an overnight team event. Teams are formed from families, friends, churches,
schools and businesses. As a part of the Relay, luminaries are lit in honor or memory of
loved ones that have battled cancer. I do not know how cancer has affected you, but I
know it affects nearly every person in our community. Here is how you can affect cancer.
Weare inviting you to donate to my team. All donations go to the mission of the
American Cancer Society. Your contribution is not only appreciated by me and my team
members, but those patients fighting right now. They appreciate your support.
Please make your contribution payable to:
American Cancer Society
1601 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
Thank you again for your time and consideration of the fight against cancer.
Sincerely,
Your name
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March 18 & 19, 2005
What is Relay For Life?
Relay For Life is a celebration of life in honor of those touched by cancer. Relay For
Life also raises funds for the American Cancer Society's programs of research, education,
advocacy and service - programs that can reduce cancer deaths and cancer incidence, and
improve the quality oflife for those touched by cancer.
Relay For Life began in 1985. Dr. Gordon Klatt, an oncologist in Tacoma Washington,
wanted to make a difference in the lives of his cancer patients. Dr. Klatt's idea was to run
laps around a track for 24 hours and raise funds. He raised $27,000 and donated the money
to the American Cancer Society. Since then, Relay For Life has grown to become the
American Cancer Society's national signature activity. In 2003-2004, over 4100 Relay For Life
events were held throughout the United States and raised just over $300 million. More than 3
million people participated and over 500,000 cancer survivors walked the opening lap. In
Florida we grew to 214 events, had more than 80,000 participants and more than 18,000
survivors walking the opening laps of our community events. More than $14.3 million was
raised in the fight against cancer. This coming year we will hold 266 events and raise over
$17 million. Relay For Life is the largest fundraising event in the United States. It has also
grown to thirteen other countries outside of the United States.
Relay For Life is a true community event where people of aU ages and from all walks of
life come.together for a common cause. We walk, jog or run relay style around the tracks or
pathways at school or community football fields, fairgrounds and parks for twenty-four
hours. Friends, relatives, local businesses, hospitals, schools, churches, service clubs and
other organizations organize teams of 10-15 people. Each team member is asked to raise a
minimum of $100 before the event.
. Food, fun and camaraderie are part of the Relay For Life experience. There is the
opening ceremony and first lap called our 'victory lap'. We cheer on our local cancer
survivors, our friends, family and co-workers who have survived cancer. There is also a more
solemn aspect of the event during the Luminaria ceremony. This is an emotional candle-
lighting ceremony to honor those who have survived cancer and to remember those who have
not. This powerful ceremony ties participants person,..lly to the cause of fighting cancer.
Relay For Life is about a community taking up the fight. .
Relay For Life - it's aU about providing Hope for the future, Progress towards a cure,
and Answers to cancer questions.
One Community, One Mission, One Fight!
For more information about Relay For Life or how to become involved,
please contact your American Cancer Society at
407-843-8680 Ext. 503
Lauren.Nelson@cancer.org
www.cancer.org