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Greater Middletown Relay For Life Next Weekend
The Greater Middletown Relay For Life will be held next weekend, Sat, June 24 thru Sun, June 25 at Middletown High School on LaRosa Lane
Relay For Life of Greater Middletown will be held on Saturday, June 24 starting at noon through Sunday, June 25 concluding at 9:00 am at Middletown High School, LaRosa Lane in Midddletown. This year’s theme is “Hollywood”, get ready to hit the Red Carpet as We Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back. Opening Ceremony start on Saturday at 1:30pm. We’ll kickoff the event by celebrating everyone who’s been affected by cancer. Whether someone’s been diagnosed for 10 days or been cancer-free for 10 years, they gather together for the crowd to cheer them on.
Survivors Lap at 1:45pm, Survivors define courage and inspire those facing a cancer diagnosis. Their strength is honored with each step they take around the first lap. Caring for others is such a selfless act, which is why we honor all Caregivers with the next lap. The Survivor and Caregiver dinner is immediately following in School Cafeteria.
The Relay teams will have sites with individual fundraisers. There will be live music entertainment, organized activities, theme laps, numerous food trucks, and something for everyone. All are invited to come spend time, walk a lap or two and be a part of this community event.
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Luminaria Ceremony at 9:30pm. Each Luminaria bag represents a loved one lost to cancer, brings support to those affected by it, and honors our many survivors, This powerful moment gives the opportunity to grieve but also offers hope and comfort.
Closing Ceremony on Sunday at 9:00am. We celebrate all the we have accomplished together and remember those we have lost. Together, we commit to take action and help end the pain and suffering of cancer.
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Every dollar makes a Difference. At Relay For Life no donation is too small, each and every dollar counts. Your donations help fund groundbreaking cancer research, patient care programs, and can make a difference in communities like ours. With every donation, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives!
Volunteers needed, help is always welcome contact: Diane at 860-301-9798 or messpin99@aol.com -or- Julie at 203-379-4881 or Julie.kesssler@cancer.org
