It is never too early to start prepping your team for the Relay for Life of Phoenixville, scheduled for the weekend of May 14-15 at Valley Forge Christian College.
Never take part in Relay for Life? Here’s the 411 on what the event is all about:
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.
Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help participants celebrate, remember, and fight back.
Celebrate – The Survivors Lap
Relay starts with a Survivors Lap an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. The Survivors Lap is an emotional example of how Relay participants are creating a world with more birthdays like those of each individual on the track.
Remember – The Luminaria Ceremony
After dark, they honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence.
Fight Back – The Fight Back Ceremony
Last, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, where they make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer.
No matter where you are, there’s a place for you at Relay and you can make a difference today by signing up online to start your own team or by simply making a donation. For more information about Relay For Life in Phoenixville, visit the information page here: http://bit.ly/i0Yt5u You may also find the Relay for Life in Phoenixville on Facebook here: http://on.fb.me/i8phGI
Save the Date, too, for the following planning events and activities leading up to the main event!
Feb. 7th Bank Night, 6 p.m.; Team Rally, 6:30 p.m.; Committee Meeting, 7:15 p.m.
March 16th Iron Hill Restaurant Night
March 21st Bank Night, 6 p.m; Team Rally, 6:30 p.m.; Committee Meeting, 7:15
More events and dates to follow!
