Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Come spend the night with [iF] members!


THIS FRIDAY! RELAY FOR LIFE! LANSING HIGH SCHOOL TRACK!

Join members of [iF] as we walk the track in support of finding a cure for cancer and showing the community we care enough to make a difference!

The kick-off lap will be at 6pm - with our courageous survivors leading the way. The parade of teams will begin around 6:45 pm - and [iF] invites you to walk with our team!

If you're not able to join us - you can visit the [iF] team page HERE to make a donation. We thank you for your support!

If you just want to attend the event - there will also be lots of exciting and fun family things to do.

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CELEBRATE SURVIVORS & CAREGIVERS at 6pm: Our survivors take to the track - be there to cheer them on as we officially kick-off our overnight event! Join in our caregivers lap right after to celebrate those who give us hope!

BRING YOUR KIDS TO MUNCHKINLAND - KIDS TENT OPEN AT 6:30pm: We've got a tent full of fun Wizard of Oz themed events including balloon hats, crafts, games, and more! Small fees are associated with the activities and all the proceeds will go to the Relay.

TRY TO LEAVE OZ IN A HOT AIR BALLOON - 6:30pm: Take a tethered hot air balloon ride - weather permitting - sponsored by ReMax in Motion. Rides are $10 and again all proceeds go to the Relay!

BE ENTERTAINED! STARTING AROUND 8PM: Come listen to the latest and greatest a cappella group to hit Ithaca - The Fault Line!

REMEMBER THOSE WE'VE LOST. LUMINARIA CEREMONY STARTS AT 9:30pm
: Walk the track in this emotional ceremony as we remember those we've lost and honor those still battling. Luminarias will also be on sale at the event for $10.

SEE WHO WE CROWN AS OUR VERY OWN ITHACA IDOL! STARTING AT 11pm
: Here in Ithaca - you decide the winner with your dollars! Hear all of our contestants and declare your winner - a dollar a vote!

EAT, EAT, AND EAT MORE: Not only is there a basic concessions stand - many teams have delectable goodies for sale at their tents!

SHOP FOR GOODS - WIN PRIZES:
In addition to the Relay Gear Store, many teams sell and raffle off beautiful handmade goods. Open your wallet and win big!

GET NOTICED - NATIONALLY!! The national office of the American Cancer society will be on hand at the event filming activites to collect footage that will be used in its updated promotional materials! Let's show the national office our commitment to Relay!

Remember - in keeping with our Wizard of Oz theme:

A community that takes up the fight has HEART.
We need our BRAINS to prevent and cure this disease.
Survivors demonstrate a COURAGE like no other!