The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics, plan entertainment and lend a hand to ensure the success of the 2014 Relay For Life of Ripley County.
Cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders and anyone wanting to make a difference is invited to participate.
The next volunteer committee meeting will be held on Monday, January 13th at 6:00 p.m. at the Sherman House. The meeting will begin the planning process for the Relay For Life of Ripley County, which supports the American Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back against the disease.
Relay For Life is a fun event that brings together families, friends, businesses, hospitals, schools and faith-based groups to celebrate the lives of those who have had cancer, remember those who lost their battle, and fight back against the disease.
“One in every 100 Americans participates in this fundraising event that has become a global phenomenon,” said Jeni Schnebelt, Event Chair. “Relay For Life is the community’s chance to unite in the fight against cancer and support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Volunteers and participants who are willing to give their time and energy to this exciting event are making a commitment to let our community know that cancer can be defeated.”
The event is held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at local high schools, parks, fairgrounds and other gathering places, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the evening, signifying that cancer never sleeps. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their campsites during Relay.
If you would like to join the Relay For Life of Ripley County as a volunteer or team participant, call Jeni Schnebelt at 812-571-0297 or email: [email protected].
