As we celebrate another birthday,
especially in the lives of our survivors, we strive to eliminate
this dreaded disease for all humanity.
The money raised through the Relay for
Life goes to support the American Cancer Society. The American
Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century
of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer, with more
than 100,000 volunteers in Illinois and millions elsewhere taking up
this fight to ensure more birthdays.
In 2011 the Logan County event had
36 teams that raised $78,185. This included 1,325 luminaries that
lined the Lincoln Center walkway as participants remembered those
who had fought the disease and also those who walk as survivors.
This year, to commemorate the 15th
Relay for Life in Logan County, organizers hope to light 1,500
luminaries to celebrate. A three-time survivor, Ruth Ann Hieronymus,
is the honorary chair.
Luminaries are $10 each and can be
purchased in memory of one who has fought the fight and is now at
rest or in honor of one who is continuing to fight and is a
survivor.
The luminaries will be lit at 9
p.m. on Friday and will be left glowing until the end of the event.
They are available from any team member or at the gate until 9 that
night.
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Logan County Relay for Life
schedule of events
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.:
Culver's for Relay
Ten percent of all sales that day
go to fight cancer in Logan County.
Friday: Survivor buffet at the old
gymnasium at Lincoln College
Reminder to all survivors: The
survivor buffet, hosted by John Guzzardo, will be from 4:30 to 6
p.m. Friday in the old gym of Lincoln College. All survivors are
welcome to attend, even if they did not receive an invitation. If
you did not receive an invitation, call the survivor chair, Tonita
Reifsteck, at 217-855-1645 to register.
On Friday night the Lincoln Center
at Lincoln College will be transformed into "Party Like It's 2012"
activities relating to the Relay for Life of Logan County.
There will be activities, a silent
auction and food available for the 12 hours of the event, beginning
at 6 p.m. Friday and ending with a balloon release at 6 a.m.
Saturday. Anyone can participate, even if they are not officially on
a team.
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Schedule of activities for Friday
night through Saturday morning
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4:30-9 p.m. -- Sign in at Lincoln
Center and receive survivor shirt and pin.
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6 p.m. -- Prayer: Dustin Fulton
Presentation of the flags: Bob Sullivan of American Legion
National anthem with signer
Introduction of honorary chair and teams
First lap -- survivors. Soloist: Penny McIntosh
Caregivers lap.
Everyone joins in walking the lap.
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7:30 p.m. -- Entertainment by
Audra's Dance Studio
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8-9 p.m. -- Various special
entertainment and activities
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9-10 p.m. -- Luminary walk. Music
by Devin Vannoy.
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10-midnight -- Music and
entertainment
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Midnight-1 a.m. -- Lap theme:
"Party Like It's 2012." Dress up in favorite party outfit.
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1-2 a.m. -- "Going Fishing" lap
with fishing hat and gear. Let's go fishing for a cure.
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2-3 a.m. -- "Funniest Dance" lap
(i.e., YMCA, hula hoop, chicken dance, twist, macarena, the
swim, etc.)
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3-4 a.m. -- "Blast from the Past"
lap. Get funky with dress and hair.
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4-5 a.m. -- "Pajama Party" lap
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5-6 a.m. -- Coffee and doughnuts
lap
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6 a.m. --
Balloon release and closing
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