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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Relay For Life dinner set for Saturday at Fairgrounds
PLATTSBURGH — The Relay For Life of Plattsburgh is near and dear to Julie Stalker. Her husband is a survivor. Her late mother-in-law was a survivor. 'Definitely, a lot of my friends and other family members have been touched, so that's what drives me,' the survivorship lead said. 'But we have this mantra that we say: 'Celebrate. Remember. Fight back.' We celebrate our survivors. Remember those that we lost. And, we fight back because we want cancer to go away.' To that end, 'Fight Cancer in All Colors' is the theme of the Relay For Life of Plattsburgh, whose annual Survivor Celebration Dinner will be held from 3-10 p.m. Saturday at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fair Grounds Road, Morrisonville. 'My role for the Relay is we honor our survivors,' Stalker said. 'We have a committee of probably 10 people that plan out the afternoon and early evening for the survivors.' Event opening ceremonies include remarks by Joan Sterling, American Cancer Society senior development manager Northeast Region, and others. During the Survivor Walk, the first lap will be led by survivors and caregivers. 'So, the survivors kick off the Relay,' Stalker said. 'We walk around the track, and then they meet up with their caregivers and go on to Survivor Hall and have dinner.' The dinner is sponsored by Butcher Block, and the menu includes baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, and Texas Roadhouse rolls. 'We are very lucky to have them, and also Texas Roadhouse, the last couple of years, has furnished us with their famous Roadhouse rolls,' she said. 'Our survivors get very excited about those. For dessert, Sam's Club has donated the cupcakes. That's our meal. We are pretty excited about it.' As of Wednesday evening, 157 survivors had registered for the event. 'But that doesn't mean if you didn't register and you're a survivor, you can still come to the Relay and we will still feed you,' Stalker added. 'We've had survivors come in and weren't able to register online or didn't get a chance to call. They wanted to know if they could still come and enjoy the Relay, and we say come on along. This is for you.' This year marks the American Cancer Society's 40th anniversary of Relay For Life. 'I've been involved with the community event for over 20 years,' Stalker said. 'I've held many positions. I've had the survivor community chair, I think, for the last five years.' There are 45 local teams participating this year, and their goal is $140,000. Thus far, they have raised $99,145.86. Last year, the same number of teams raised $147,000. 'The teams have events,' Stalker said. 'They have car washes. They have bake sales. They do those kind of things to raise money. On Saturday, if they haven't already put it online or they can bring whatever they raise. Also at the event, the teams do different things at their sites. I definitely encourage people to come. We have a team that does a dime toss or different kinds of competitions, different kinds of giveaways, those kinds of things they do to raise money for the American Cancer Society.' The public can view a gallery of 'Portraits of Hope' in Sam's Club in Consumer Square. 'Sam's Club is very gracious to us because they allow us to put these up,' Stalker said. 'These are last year's honorees that are on this year. The new honorees will be revealed on Saturday at 3 (p.m.). Not only Sam's Club does this for us, but the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center does it for us. The hospital had them out before. These honorees on the wall are cancer survivors that tell a little bit about their story, whether they had breast cancer or maybe testicular cancer or another form of cancer. This is our third year doing it. 'We have people that want to share their story or want to advocate and make people understand this is important and you should make sure that you get yourself check. You go to doctor and do what you need to do and have all that information. Knowledge is power.'
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Relay for Life ice cream social slated for July 8
Jun. 13—The Relay for Life of Freeborn-Mower Committee has set the date for its annual Ice Cream Social. The Ice Cream Social will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8 at the Albert Lea American Legion (142 N Broadway). All cancer survivors and caregivers are encouraged to attend and the event is free and open to all. Luminaries will be available for a $10 donation. All are encouraged to bring pictures and craft supplies to decorate your luminaries.
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I miss her every day', says Irish rugby star on losing mum to cancer when 12 as he backs event ‘very close to heart'
IRISH rugby ace Andrew Porter is calling on people around south Dublin and Wicklow to take part in Relay For Life Kilternan. Relay For Life, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, is a 24-hour event, bringing local communities together to celebrate cancer survivors and remember those who have been lost to cancer. Advertisement 2 Relay For Life events are one of the Irish Cancer Society's primary ways of fundraising Credit: INPHO/Dan Sheridan 2 Andrew Porter is 'delighted' it's being brought to Kilternan for the first time Credit: INPHO/Dan Sheridan Taking place in the grounds of Kilternan Parish from 1pm on June 20, Relay For Life Kilternan will see teams take turns cycling on static bikes to raise vital funds for the Irish Cancer Society. The event will also feature a moving Candle of Hope ceremony, where candle bags that have been personalised with messages of hope and remembrance are lit in celebration of cancer survivorship and to honour loved ones lost to cancer. The uplifting Relay For Life event also features entertainment and fun for all the family. The funds raised at Relay For Life are essential to enable the Irish Cancer Society to provide free, vital support services to people affected by cancer across Ireland and to fund groundbreaking cancer research. Advertisement Read More On Irish Sport Leinster and Ireland prop Porter - The 29-year-old He underlined: 'Relay For Life is such a powerful, uplifting and moving event and I'm delighted that it's being brought to Kilternan for the first time this year. 'Like many people across the country, cancer has affected my family, as I lost my mum Wendy to breast cancer when I was 12. Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union "I miss her every day, but I am proud to be able to use my voice to encourage others to support a charity that is very close to my heart. I know she would be very proud. 'Relay For Life gives everyone affected by cancer the opportunity to come together to support each other, remember loved ones, and to celebrate cancer survivors. 'Pierre loving retirement' - Peter O'Mahony's wife teases Ireland legend as kids run amok in cute snap 'You can show your support for people affected by cancer by supporting the teams who will take turns on the static bikes that we will have at Relay For Life Kilternan, or by purchasing a candle bag for the Candle of Hope ceremony. "You can also come along on the day to soak up the uplifting atmosphere and donate. Advertisement "Your support will make a real difference to people affected by cancer. Hope to see you there!' 'GENEROUS SUPPORT' Sinead Gillespie, Head of Fundraising at the Irish Cancer Society, was also on hand to hail the widespread public support events nationwide always receive. She remarked: "People across the country have always enthusiastically supported Relay For Life. "In doing so they generously support the vital services provided by the Irish Cancer Society to ensure that no one in Ireland has to face cancer alone. Advertisement 'We're delighted that Relay for Life has been brought to Kilternan for the first time this year. "It will give people in the area the opportunity to remember their loved ones and celebrate survivors within their community.' To buy a candle bag to be displayed as part of the Candle of Hope ceremony, or to find out more information about Relay For Life Kilternan, visit the
CTV News
07-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
London school raises thousands for Canadian Cancer Society through Relay for Life
Hundreds of students participated in AB Lucas Secondary School's Relay for Life Friday. 'I think it's really something special when you get to see a group of, you know, young, passionate students who are really motivated to, you know, make a difference and do charitable things,' said Kevin Birball of the Canadian Cancer Society (CSS). The school's goal is to raise $150,000 to donate to the CCS. 'I think we're definitely on track to hit our goal if everything goes as planned, which is really exciting. And just thinking about the way that you see the whole school community come together, for one cause, you know, cancer, something that affects all of us. And you never know who's been affected. You come out to this event, and you hear people share their stories and hear about why they participate. And it's just really cool to see the way that everyone unites,' said relay organizer and Grade 12 student Carissa Vanoostveen. 'I just want everybody to get involved. I think it's a really good cause. And I think, like, no matter how much you do or how much like you put into it, it's worth it in every way,' added co-organizer and Grade 12 student Nathalie Gasparotto. At the start of the day, online donations had already surpassed $115,000, with plenty of cash donations left to count. To date, the school has raised over $1.5 million dollars and is the top earning school in Canada. 'All of these hard-earned fundraising dollars will go to our mission at CCS, for cancer research, support programs, and advocacy purposes. These kids are making a huge, huge difference in the mission at CCS and supporting some of people affected by cancer,' said Matt O'Brien, Canadian Cancer Society.
Cision Canada
05-06-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Media Advisory -- The Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life returns to 17 communities across Quebec on June 7 and 14 Français
MONTREAL, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) invites media representatives to attend Relay For Life events taking place this Saturday, June 7, 2025, in 10 communities across Quebec. This year's event, themed "Celebrate Every Step," will unite people of all ages to bring the power of community to life by walking a track that symbolizes perseverance, hope and solidarity with those affected by cancer. Each site will feature a symbolic walk filled with meaningful moments, including the Lap of Hope – the opening lap dedicated to Participants of Hope, individuals who are living with or beyond cancer or are at greater risk of developing the disease. In the evening, the Luminary Ceremony will offer a moment of collective reflection to pay tribute to loved ones lost. Dates: Saturdays, June 7 and 14, 2025 Time: All events begin in the afternoon. Visit for detailed schedules by location. The 10 cities hosting Relay For Life events on June 7: Since 1999, Relay For Life has raised over $615 million to support people living with cancer in Canada. Funds raised help fuel groundbreaking research across all cancer types, compassionate support programs and services that help improve the lives of people affected by cancer, and advocacy efforts to address gaps in prevention, screening and care. About the Canadian Cancer Society The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We raise funds to fuel the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer. Together with patients, supporters, donors and volunteers, we work to create a healthier future for everyone. Because to take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society. Help us make a difference. Call 1-888-939-3333 or visit today.
