TO THE EDITOR:
We had a great Relay for Life (RFL) event this year [at the Page Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday]. The RFL had a 10-person Executive Lesdership Team (ELT) that put the entire event together. It wasn’t easy. We had plenty of squabbles and debates on how to make it a success.
In the end, we raised more than $21,333 through the event and prior donations. More is still coming in. We honored people fighting cancer, people who have survived it, caregivers, and remembered those who died as a result of cancer.
Glenna Painter and Cheryl Fitry were co-chairs of the ELT. Robin McMillen did an amazing job of bringing in vendors, sponsors and donors. Another big challenge was the weather. Because of the rainy forecast, we had to move it all indoors, and get set up both outside and inside, on Friday in heavy rains.
My team, Babs Karaoke Angels, was led by Kimberly Wright. Our team served to honor the memory of our good friend Barbara Black, who passed away earlier this year. We raised close to $4,000 when all donations are credited by the Relay for Life headquarters in Atlanta. Our original goal was $1,000. If you would care to help us reach $4,000 — you can donate through the link below.
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=relay_donate_now
On our team, we also had Sheila Lester, who brought many ideas to the table, and Ronnie the “cookieman”, who put together a wonderful game area for the children, ran the ticket table, and our raffles. We also had popcorn, cotton candy, a clown, and much more. We had high school students volunteer to help, as well as several friends and family members who helped us with set up or worked the relay.
The event food vendors included Women of the Luray Moose, Il Vesuvio Italian Restaurant, and a food truck from Dan’s Steakhouse. We had many other vendors come for the day, as well as musicians, face painting, an inflatable bounce area for the children, and a petting zoo. It was a great family-friendly event that was in the best tradition of Relay for Life.
Please see the American Cancer Society website below for more information on the Relay for Life event in Page County.
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY24SER?pg=entry&fr_id=109195
Sincerely,
Tom Kelley ~ Luray, Va.
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