Photo Updates!Wednesday, 22 October 2008 | Kevin Nelson
The photo album for the Relay for life of 2007 - 2008 has been updated with about 150 new pictures. In addition, pictures from the Kick-Off of 2008 - 2009 at the Red Lion hotel, the ACS Summit Meeting (courtesy of the Aloha Spirits and Goodfellow Bros.), and the Soroptimist International of... + Full Story
Fundraising From A to ZWednesday, 16 April 2008 | Kevin Nelson
Do you need some new fundraising ideas? Included in this document are over 100 fundraising ideas. Some you have seen before and some are new. Take a look and good luck with you new fundraiser! Here is the link:
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* Shelly - Introduction of committee members
* Jennifer Carey - Icebreaker exercise: tossed beach ball with questions
written on it back and forth, whoever had possession when music
stopped had to answer a question from the ball.
* Jennifer Carey - Team Development Info.
- Kit for registered teams
- Relay background given, how to start a team, etc.
- Notebook, Calendar & Journal discussed
- Fundraiser Pocketbook
- Fold-up box for donations
* Hallee - Three Phases of a Team Captain; Phase 1 discussed and will
cover phases two and three over next two meetings. Suggestions
sheet passed around and a challenge issued for five personal or
business referrals to start a relay.
* Jennifer Carey - Team building and planning; Recruiting team
members; Troubleshooting lack of participation and motivation
Ideas:
- Hold regular meetings/party/rally and explain what Relay for Life is
about and what it means to you
- Email friends and family and ASK for donations
- Share what you know about Relay (the facts)
- Make sure you have SUPPORT ----DELEGATE and hold
RESPONSIBLE
* Registrations - Early Bird is thru December 31st
* Fundraising - as an individual and as a team
- Planning: Make yourself a calendar and review at team rallies so
everyone has a clear idea of expectations and goals to meet
- COMMUNICATE and APPRECIATE your team
- Start early, set goals to meet, review when goals are due, set new
goals, review again, etc. We have from now until May!!!!
* Discussed site decorations and theme
* Shelly - ACS CAN
- Part of legislation network; $10 fee to be apart; Cheryl will be
attending meetings
- Challenge: Go to ACSCAN.org/washington and create a page
* Hallee - quiz
* Jennifer Carey - Survivor Acknowledgement
- Survivor Lap
- Dinner will be provided by Cellar Cafe
- Survivor = Anybody who has found out they have cancer or is in
remission
* Wendee - Discussed Cancer Prevention Study
* Jen Melsness - Submit your "Why I Relay" stories for the newsletter.
Those stories selected will receive a prize.
-------Everyone has a reason they relay. Your story may be the one
needed to inspire others to relay. You may have a story that inspired you
to relay. We want to know your stories!!!---------
Congratulations Soroptimist International of Chelan on the 10th anniversary of Chelan Chase! Over 220 people of all ages ran and walked the 5k course through beautiful Chelan ending at Riverwalk Park. After the run, Cancer Survivors were honored with a special gift from Lake Chelan Community Hospital.
Arlene Abbott, one of the Chelan Chase organizers will announce their final tally in the coming weeks and it is expected to exceed $20,000! Thank you for including Chelan/Douglas Relay for Life!
The 2009 Relay for Life Kick - Off was at the Red Lion Hotel. Veteran Relayers and new people who want to join the fight against cancer gathered for an evening of food, fun and prizes.
Guest speaker and cancer Survivor, Sheryl Johnson, shared her inspirational story and moved many to tears with her courage. Because of cutting edge treatment, Sheryl is living everyday to the fullest.
2009 marks the 25th anniversary of Relay for Life which has raised over 3 billion dollars worldwide. This year's theme is "When you wish upon a cure...".
Our fundraising goal is $240,000.00, 75 teams and we hope to honor 225 Survivors.
Early bird registration is $125.00 through December 31, 2008. This amount goes up to $150.00 January 1, 2009. If you are interested in forming a team, please contact Jennifer Carey:
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or Hallie Hendrickson:
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Survivors can register by contacting Brenna Massey:
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To learn more about Relay for Life, becoming a Corporate Sponsor or becoming a volunteer, contact Shelly Nelson:
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or 679-4581.
During May 2009, Relay for Life will reach the milestone of 25 years of community presence and action in the fight against cancer. Since 1985, Relay for Life has grown from one man, Dr. Gordy Klatt, who walked, jogged, and ran around a track for 24 hours raising money for his local American Cancer Society unit - to a movement to eliminate cancer that now takes place in 5000 communities in the United States and in 19 other countries around the world. More than 3.5 million people participate in the life changing event, which has raised a total of more than $3 BILLION to fund the American Cancer Society's mission.
During 2009, the American Cancer Society will use "Celebrating 25 Years of HOPE" to explain how Relay is a worldwide movement to eliminate cancer, to reinforce Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. and to show how the involvement of Relayers has helped the American Cancer Society make progress in research, education, advocacy, and patient service.
Thank You for Visiting Our Local Website for the Relay for Life of Chelan and Douglas County, WA!
While you are here, please look around. You will find many valuable resources that will make your participation in our relay easier and more rewarding.
What's next? Click on the Links or Documents button:This is where you will find the answers to most of the common questions:
Where do I find the American Cancer Society website?
How do I start fundraising?
How do I participate?
When and where is our event scheduled?
You can also download any forms you may need - if you don't find what you are looking for, please send us an email and it will be answered immediately. You can also find survival stories and inspirational poems and quotes.
Congratulations Soroptimist International of Chelan on the 10th anniversary of Chelan Chase! Over 220 people of all ages ran and walked the 5k course through beautiful Chelan ending at Riverwalk Park. After the run, Cancer Survivors were honored with a special gift from Lake Chelan Community Hospital.
The 2009 Relay for Life Kick - Off was at the Red Lion Hotel. Veteran Relayers and new people who want to join the fight against cancer gathered for an evening of food, fun and prizes.
Thank You for Visiting Our Local Website for the Relay for Life of Chelan and Douglas County, WA!