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American Cancer Society
Relay For Life of Portland
“Life’s a Beach –
Sun, Fun and Relay”
July 17th and 18th
Willamette Park
History of Relay
•1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon spent 24 hours circling the track to
run/jog/bike more than 83 miles and personally raised $27,000 to fight cancer.
•In 1986, 19 teams in Tacoma took part in the first team relay event and raised $33,000.
•Relay For Life was declared the Society’s signature activity in
1996.
•During the last 25 years, Relay For Life has spread to
5,000 communities in the U.S. and 20 foreign countries.
•Today there are over 3.5 Million people who Relay!
Why Relay
The Mission
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, communitybased, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating
cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving
lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research,
education, advocacy and service.
The Philosophy – Why We Relay
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the
hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those
who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will
be eliminated.
The Event…
• Relay For Life is an overnight event that is between 12 and 24
hours in length.
• Much of the time is spent listening to music, camping out,
participating in family activities, and making new friends.
• Luminaria, in memory of or in honor of someone who has
been touched by cancer, are placed around the track and lit
during an emotional ceremony at 10:00 p.m.
• An overnight format gives everyone with busy schedules the
opportunity to come to the event.
• Themed laps, entertainment, and games throughout Relay
make for a party atmosphere.
• Why overnight? Because cancer never sleeps!
Why get involved?
One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during
their lifetime.
The funds raised at Relay save lives by funding cutting-edge
cancer research, early detection and prevention
education, advocacy efforts, and life-affirming patient
services.
With your involvement we are able to save lives, help those
battling cancer, empower all to fight back against the
disease, and reach the 2015 Goals:
• 50% reduction in deaths from cancer (5 million lives)
• 25% reduction in incidence of cancer (6 million lives)
• Improved quality of life for those diagnosed with cancer
Why get involved?
More than two-thirds of all cancer deaths are preventable. A
critical part of our work is to teach people how to maintain
healthy lifestyles and get regular checkups.
The American Cancer Society can help anyone touched by
cancer find the information or quality-of-life programs they
need. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by
calling 1-800-ACS-2345 or visiting www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents hope
that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten,
that those who face cancer will be supported,
and that one day cancer will be eliminated.
Quality of Life Programs
• TLC (Tender Loving Care)
• Man to Man
• I Can Cope
• Look Good…Feel Better
• Road to Recovery
• Reach to Recovery
• Hope Lodge®
Form a Team
• Who Can Form a Team?
• Families, Churches, Schools, Neighborhoods, Community
Organizations, Civic Groups, Clubs, or your place of
employment.
• If your employer or Club chooses to be a Relay Sponsor that
covers your $100 registration fee.
• Team Registration Fee/Commitment Fees
• $100 Registration Fee is paid by the Team Captain who in turn
can be reimbursed by their team members a portion or
“commitment fee” as they come on board.
• Individual Fundraising Expectations
• Every Team Member should have a goal of a minimum of $100.
We want to be an asset not an expense to RFL.
• Team Fundraising
• Can be done pre-event AND on-site at the Event
• On-line Fundraising – Easy Bookkeeping!
• Incentives & Recognition for Fundraising
Register as a Survivor
All Survivors (anyone who has faced a cancer diagnosis) are
invited to join us as our honorary guests in the Survivors
Victory Lap, which opens the Relay For Life.
Survivors’ strength and courage help the community see
that cancer survivorship is real – that we are making
progress in the battle against cancer.
We applaud survivor’s courage and strength and want them
to join our community’s effort to take up the fight against
cancer. They can register as a fund-raising team member or
simply register as a survivor. Either way is fine!
We need survivor’s help to truly impact our mission of
eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
Are you a cancer survivor?
Donate
What do Relay Dollars Support
• Research: The ACS is the largest source of non-profit, nongovernment cancer research funding in the U.S., investing about $130
million each year. ACS has funded 42 researchers who later went on
to win the Noble Prize.
•Education: ACS publishes materials and promotes programs for the
early detection and prevention of cancer for the community, our
schools, physicians, and cancer patients.
•Advocacy: ACS fights for life-saving laws to increase federal
research funding, reduce tobacco use, promote early detection of
cancers, improve access to care and insurance coverage, and support
cancer patients.
•Patient Services: ACS provides many patient and family support
services to help people with cancer during and after treatment.
Anyone, anywhere can access cancer information and support 24
hours a day, 7 days a week at 1.800.ACS.2345 or www.cancer.org
Become a Relay Sponsor
• Increase credibility in Your Community
• Greater Employee Pride and Loyalty
• Foster Team Building and Boost Morale
• Positive Customer Awareness
• Over 18 Hours of Focused Exposure
• Make an Impression
Join our Committee
Relay For Life of Portland has many Committee opportunities. Join
those of us who are already making a difference:
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Event Chair: Jenell Castor
Team Development & Retention
Chair: Kay Lynch
Team D Fundraising: Diane Victoria
Team Recruiting/Youth Chair:
Kelsey Lau and Brent Gunter
Survivor Chair: Mike Yoder
Luminaria Chair: Adelle Adams
Accounting/Registration Chair:
Janet Pucik and Annette Gent
Sponsorship Chair: Abby Schroder
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Activities & Entertainment Chair:
Pamela Singleton and Joel Hamley
Publicity Chair: Open
Logistics Chair: Susanne Chase
Food & Hospitality: Open
On-line Chair: Melissa Scheldrup
Mission/Advocacy Chair: Audra
Armen-VanHorn
Bark For Life! Chair: Brian Smith
www.relayforlife.org/portlandor
2010 Event Details
Portland Relay For Life
• Opening Ceremonies July 17th 4pm
• Festivities begin at 2pm
• Event Concludes July 18th at 10am
• Location: Willamette Park, SW Portland
• West of Macadam Avenue at Nebraska Street
www.relayforlife.org/portlandor
2010 Relay For Life of Portland