Relay for Life of Logan County “Paint Your World Purple” announces dates and changes to 2017 events

[February 03, 2017]   LINCOLN - The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Logan County began their 2017 campaign with their Kick-Off Potluck and Meeting on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Lincoln Christian Church. Cyra Buttell, chair asked Bill Post to begin the evening with a prayer before the potluck.

During the meeting committee leaders and members, captains, and several new members chose the theme for the year “Paint Your World Purple” that will invite variations of it for the sites at the Relay.

Lauren Grenlund, representative from the ACS State office in Springfield shared statistics with the group: 72% of every dollar raised goes toward Research funding; 21% of every dollar raised goes toward patient services, the remaining 7% covers overhead costs. From questions we have also learned that residents of Logan Co. can get help by calling: 800 337-2345 (Ext 3) Other concerns shared will be answered and shared as it is available. As soon as possible we will have cards to share at functions and the Relay.

.This is also a year of change,

Please note events and time changes:

Relay for Life - June 17, 2017 at Lincoln College from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

RFL Survivor Dinner - Wednesday, June 14 – time TBA.

NO Registration fees - Must have $100 in donations before May 17 to get Team shirt

Survivors must register each year (designate ‘survivor’ when registering)

To register as a survivor call Tonita Reifsteck at 217-732-9796 or 217-855-1645 or Esther Boward 217-445-2627

Community Survivor registration events:
Wellnesss Expo February 18 at Lincoln Park District (9 a.m.-1 p.m.)

LUMINARIA can be ordered beginning now – Bill Post 217-732-7564

There will be NO Bank Night – Participants are to get control sheets for donations from their team captain or at monthly meetings. Contact Cheryl (217-652-2044), Bill (217-732-7564) or Cyra (217-737-6423) with questions.

Upcoming meeting dates

All meetings will be held at the Lincoln Christian Church at 6 p.m.   A Suggestion Box will be out at meetings for ideas for Honorary Chair candidates, Fundraisers, activity ideas and more.

February 27,
March 27,
April 24,
May 15 (camp sites assigned)
May 22nd

Paint The Town Purple - June 9th and 10th; details TBA

Distribution of Team Shirts - date TBA;
Survivor Shirts, Medallion & Pin will be given at Relay.

Fundraisers – report details to Cyra or Tonita (publicity chair)

August 19th IGA Sandwich Sale

GOALS:

Gross Income: $62,400;
30 teams;
90 Participants;
175 Survivors;
Sponsorships $12,000;
5 CAN members

School Recess Relays - Adams and Northwest schools have scheduled for May 24, 2017.

Recruit sponsors: contact Cheryl McGill (217-652-2044) for materials

Team and Participant registration begins now: www.relayforlife.org/loganil

The meeting closed with Cyra presenting Carolyn Motley with a gift for the most raised ($500) so far this year. Other gifts were given as door prizes.

Any questions call chair: Cyra Buttrell: 217-737-6423

[Tonita Reifsteck]