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Page A-6 August 11, 2011 Ritzville Adams County Journal Ritzville Adams County Journal August 11, 2011 Page A-7
Good Times for a Great Cause
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We Support the Relay For Life 2011
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RELAY FOR LIFE 2011
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RELAY FOR LIFE• CELEBRATE • REMEMBER • FIGHT BACK
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Remembering those who have fought
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Blood, marrow drive at Relay For Life
Once again, the Inland Northwest Blood Center is partnering with the American Cancer Society for a combined fight against cancer through blood and marrow drives at area Relay For Life events.
The INBC will be at the Relay For Life of Ritzville on Friday, Aug. 12, for a blood and marrow drive beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing until 10 p.m.
The mobile donor bus will be located on the high school track at the east end of the field. Community members are encouraged to join in the fight against cancer by donating blood or signing up for the National Marrow Registry.
Donors are also reminded to have photo identification at the time of donation. Eating a nutritious meal and drinking fluids are also encouraged prior to donation.
Individuals who meet the following guidelines are eligible to donate whole blood:
Questions regarding donor eligibility should be referred to the INBC’s Donor and Patient Services Department for evaluation by calling (509) 624-0151 or (800) 423-0151.
According to the INBC Web site, “The Inland Northwest Blood Center (INBC) Marrow Program enrolls volunteers who wish to join the registry. After completing a registration form and health history questionnaire, a simple cheek cell swab or small blood sample is taken to determine your tissue type.
“After you join, your tissue type is entered into the NMDP’s registry, a computerized database of potential donors, where patients seeking a compatible donor begin their search.”
To join the marrow registry, individuals must:• Be between the ages of 18 and 60• Be in general good health and not excessively overweight• Be willing to register for any patient in need• Sign a written consent/provide a cheek swabA list of medical guidelines donors must meet is available online at the
National Marrow Donor website at http://www.marrow.org under Join the Registry.
Canned food donations accepted at Relay
Once again, organizers of the 2011 Relay For Life of Ritzville are using canned food to keep Luminaria bags in place during the event this weekend.
According to the American Cancer Society, “One important aspect of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the opportunity for people to come together to remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those who have won their battle. One of the most moving parts of the event is the Luminaria Ceremony.
“As the sun sets over campsites and darkness falls, the night is brightened by the glow of illuminated bags called luminaria, each bearing the name of someone who has battled cancer. Some celebrate cancer survivors, while others help us honor and remember those gone too soon. All represent someone special who has been profoundly affected by cancer and the family and friends who continue to fight back in their honor.”
Canned food is used in place of sand to anchor the bags on the grass around the track. Inside the bags are battery-operated tea light candles, which were donated by Leslie Adams. During the Luminaria Ceremony at 10 p.m. this Friday, the candles will be ‘lit’ as those names on the bags are scrolled on a large screen for all to see.
Donations of canned food may be dropped off at the newspaper office until noon on Friday or at the booth at the football field Friday evening.
Canned food will also be available by donation at the luminaria booth for individuals to use.
Following the event, the canned food will be donated to the Ritzville Food Pantry.
Everyone invited to Luminaria Ceremony Friday night at 10 p.m.
Schedule of Activities
Silent auction fundraiser Friday night at Relay
A full array of silent auction items is up for grabs as the popular event returns to the infield at Ritzville High School’s football field for the 2011 Relay For Life of Ritzville this weekend.
Auction bidding begins at 5 p.m. and continues until 9 p.m. More than 25 items top the list of goodies as of Monday, and one and all – at the event, in the community or passers-by – may participate in this fund-raising activity.
The list of auction items includes beaded flip flops, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry, summer sausage and pepperoni, garden basket, food basket, hand painted jug, hand painted cookie jar, kiddie pool with chair and toys, gift certificates from local businesses, table runners, afghans, kitchen basket, kid’s basket, porcelain doll, bird feeder and seed, quilted table runner and more.
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Walkers from all corners of Eastern Adams County will take time out of their busy schedules this weekend to go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the 2011 Relay For Life of Ritzville.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a unique fundraising event that allows participants from all walks of life – from patients and medical support staff to corporations, civic organizations, churches and community volunteers – to join together to fight cancer.
The entire event – from 6 p.m. on Friday to 9 a.m. on Saturday – is packed with games, activities, food and entertainment for one and all to enjoy.
Relay For Life, a team event where participants walk around the track relay style, was created as a 24-hour event to represent that cancer never sleeps.
Relays that last less than 24 hours, usually 12 to 18 hours, must still be overnight.
The event is a chance to celebrate those who have beaten
cancer, remember those who have lost the battle and fight back for those who are battling cancer.
It’s a time to remember that progress has been made in the fight against cancer and that everyone who participates is making a difference.
The overnight event features an all-night campout where team members take strides around the track, eat and play games. The event kicks off this Friday evening at the Ritzville High School track.
The registration table opens at 5 p.m. for teams to check in. At the same time, the silent auction opens and will continue until 9 p.m.Survivors’ Dinner
A special dinner for cancer survivors and a guest will begin at 7
p.m. in Gilson Gym. In celebration of their victory over cancer, survivors will receive a free event t-shirt and balloon, which will be released during the Cancer Survivors’ Lap.
The dinner will remain open so that survivors and their guests may take part in the Survivor Ceremony prior to the dinner.Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony at 6 p.m. will feature recognition of event sponsors and a triumphant beginning for this year’s event.
During the ceremony, Chris Bowman will sing the National Anthem and Mark Hickey will provide live music.
Relay For Life of Ritzville opens as cancer survivors – anyone who
has ever been diagnosed with cancer – release their balloons before taking their victory lap around the track to the sound of a starter’s gun.
The special Survivors’ Lap is a moving experience honoring those who have defeated cancer. Survivors will join together to take Relay’s opening lap, unified in victory and hope, while the rest of the event’s participants surround the track to cheer them on.
Anyone may participate in the Survivors’ Lap, even if they haven’t registered.
This is an emotional time and sets the stage for the importance of each participant’s contribution. The track area takes on a festive air as friends, family, community members
and team members cheer on the survivors.
All participating teams will converge on the track following the Survivors’ Lap for the Parade of Teams where team members ‘strut their stuff’ around the track. Most teams make the most of this portion of the event and dress for the occasion, either in tune with the Relay theme or their own. Luminaria Ceremony
The Luminaria Ceremony is a highlight of the evening. Held after dark, the ceremony honors cancer survivors and remembers those who have lost the battle against cancer.
Individuals or companies may make contributions in memory of those who have lost their fight with
cancer and in honor of those who have survived.
Each will be recognized by a lighted luminary. The luminaries line the track and are left burning throughout the night as a visual reminder of how many are affected by cancer and the importance of each person’s contributions.“Miss”Ter Relay
A lighthearted tradition for the Ritzville event is the “Miss”Ter Relay contest beginning at 11:30 p.m. Teams are asked to have at least one teammate participate in the event.
The fundraiser features male members of each team dressed in ‘drag.’ Each will have a half-hour to solicit donations from one and all at
the track.In the end, the one who collects
the most in donations will be crowned the 2011 “Miss”Ter Relay.
Examples of costumes include dresses with jewelry and wigs to match, Macho Marilyn Monroe, the Doublemint Twins, etc.Activities and Food
Rounding out the event is a full roster of top-notch games and activities as well as themed laps, music and tasty eats.
A special lap will highlight the event every hour from 7 p.m. Friday night to 8 a.m. Saturday morning. In addition to the Crazy Hat lap and rounds of poker, laps set for each hour highlight a form of cancer by its designated color. The full list of
a.m.Awards and Closing Ceremonies
Top teams and participants are recognized during an awards ceremony at 8 a.m. The list of team awards includes most creative fundraiser, best bed head, person who went above and beyond, best decorated campsite, most walked
miles, best team spirit and team with the most money raised.
Organizers encourage residents in the area to be understanding and remember that participants camp out, enjoy music, entertainment and food all night while building team spirit to help in the fight against cancer.
Community members, visitors, friends and relatives are invited to attend a special Luminaria Ceremony this Friday night during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ritzville.
It’s a time to remember those lost to cancer and honor those who have survived. Luminaria will be lit
at 10 p.m.“Each luminaria represents the
life of someone who has battled cancer. It is a beautiful sight when all the bags with candles are illuminated around the track,” said Lavonne Saunders, former volunteer luminaria chair.
“The Luminaria Ceremony is a
moving way to remember loved ones lost to cancer and to pay tribute to cancer survivors.”
Organizers encourage one and all to attend the ceremony – regardless if they participate in the event – to honor those who have battled cancer.
Anyone may make a luminaria
donation by picking up a luminaria bag at the Ritzville Adams County Journal office through today (Thursday) or drop by the booth at the Ritzville School District football/athletic field on Friday.
A suggested donation of $10 per luminaria bag is requested.
Each of the committee members and volunteers who organize the Relay For Life of Ritzville event has different reasons to be involved. Although the reasons vary from person to person, these volunteers have agreed to share their reason to Relay with the newspaper in celebration of this weekend’s event.
My sister, Tana, was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in December 2006. Thanks to the medical treatments available to her, she is four and a half years clear from cancer.
– Tia Kubik
The reason Relay For Life is important to me is because I have seen and experienced the devastation cancer causes. My first job was as a physical therapist assistant back in 1976. A diagnosis of cancer was a death sentence and many times I was not even allowed to tell the patient that they had cancer. I watched many people die, but as the years progressed there were more people going into remission. It has been the dedication to research that has caused doctors to have access to more treatment options, because they have a better understanding of the disease process. The research has to continue and the treatments need to become less expensive. It is sad when someone has to die of cancer because they cannot afford the life saving treatments. This is why I support Relay For Life.
– Pastor Judith Rinehart-Nelson
It started in Coulee City in 2003 because I had lost several family members including my father, Lester VanVleet, to cancer. Also, at that time I had also many friends and classmates that were cancer survivors. When the Ritzville Relay for Life came to Ritzville, it became something I wanted to continue to be a part of because by then I had also lost my husband, Dennis Adams, to
cancer. Through the following years more family members, friends and classmates have also been lost to this dreaded disease. I feel this is a small way I can help in finding the cure for cancer.
– Leslie Adams
I Relay for my 12-year-old grandson, Carson, who encountered cancer when he was merely six years old. I Relay for all those who have either felt or witnessed the fear of the unknown that accompanies cancer. With Carson I witnessed complete terror before each treatment. I Relay for Carson’s mom, and caretaker, Sara, who diligently and selflessly gave Carson all the love and support that she could find.
I Relay for those who love. I don’t want anyone to have to feel the devastation, helplessness or terror that comes with helping a loved one fight with cancer. I also Relay as a way of supporting those who have fought the fight and won!! I am excited about their glorious victories! I pray that someday all cancer will be defeated easily. This is something that can be a reality if we unite with strength and confidence!
– Cindy Edgren
I Relay for all of my family members – those I can celebrate with who are winning the battle and those I remember every day of my life who have lost the battle. Both sides of my family have suffered because of cancer, and we continue to battle as another member is diagnosed. When we light the luminarias around the track this Friday night, I will remember each family member and friend who lost the battle and say a prayer for each. I will also rejoice for those who are on the track with me, and those who are not physically able to walk the track. My family will place 18 bags this year, the newest for my sister-in-law. I Relay for friends, associates, business owners, mothers, fathers, grandparents, I
Relay so that in the very near future, no one will have to hear the words, ‘You have cancer.’
– Jennifer Larsen
For me it’s just a really amazing way of spending time with my family and friends while doing something for a great cause. Other events I’ve participated in are on a very large scale. You show up, walk your 5K and go home. This one is all about community. During one lap, you might shed a tear looking at a luminary of a lost loved one, but the next lap might have you giggling because you found a fellow friend and walker to gossip with.
Last year was the first time mom and I walked, and it was fun for us to have something that we did together… even if that meant walking from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. This year we’ve inherited a much more active role at Relay. We have recruited both friends and family to be on the team with us. It’s been fun to organize the team, to have everyone chip in to help make the event a fun and successful one. I’m looking forward to event night… to work together as a team for something a whole lot bigger than ourselves.
– Becky Haase
My reason for Relay… My mother was diagnosed with uterine cancer at age 24. Later at age 42 she had an inoperable brain tumor that took her life. Her father and grandfather all have had the same brain tumor: glioblastoma multiforme. My father and grandmother both had skin cancer several times. My grandmother passed away two years ago with breast cancer. My other grandfather died of pancreatic cancer. And my husband’s sister passed away from stomach cancer. I have had complications with my stomach and doctors have said we have to watch a couple things because my
own problems have been known to become cancerous. My life has been surrounded by cancer. The first thing that all of them have said when they first were diagnosed was, “what now?” American Cancer Society and its program is there to answer those questions, find help and do what it takes for people. It is good to have people who are trained to help and answer the many, many question you have, and that you will have. Relay is my part in helping raise funds for those programs, the advocacy, the people and many, many other things the American Cancer Society does for others. It’s something I can do beyond prayer, beyond being there for all of them. It helps reach more people than I could ever do on my own.
– Becky Main
For those of us who have cared for a loved one, watched that person endure the discomfort of treatment and the after effects that we are all familiar with; for those of us who have watched those loved ones lose their battle, we know they are watching through the hole in the floor of heaven applauding our efforts in preventing others from experiencing the same pain and suffering. We all know those people went through hell and they don’t want anyone else to. For those who have escaped death, they are humbled by their experience and thankful for each and every day God has given them. As we all know, every day is a gift!
– Jullie Cain
Personally I Relay because cancer took my mom from me when I was 15 years old and my dad is a cancer survivor. My best friend’s mom, otherwise known as my other mom after I lost mine, just lost her battle with cancer about a year ago. I don’t want to lose any more family members or friends to this horrible disease.
– Stephanie Geschke
Friday, Aug. 12Noon to 5 p.m. – Team/vendor set-up (vehicles off track by 4 p.m.)5 p.m. – Registration opens (Teams check in; survivors pick up sash, shirt & balloon)5-9 p.m. – Silent Auction6 p.m. – Opening Ceremony. American Cancer Society message, invocation by Pastor Judith Rinehart-Nelson, sponsor recognition, presentation of the colors.6 p.m. – National anthem by Chris Bowman6 p.m. – Music by Mark Hickey6:15 p.m. – Survivor Ceremony/ Survivor Lap6:30 p.m. – Parade of Teams7 p.m. – Survivors’ Dinner, Gilson Gym7 p.m. – Purple Lap (pancreatic, gynecological and general cancer)7 p.m. – Unicyclist, clowns, magician, midway games7-8:30 p.m. – Music by Laffin’ Bones8 p.m. – Pink Lap (breast cancer)8 p.m. – Signature Round-up8 p.m. – Cake Walk9 p.m. Yellow Lap (bladder, liver cancer)9 p.m. – Crazy Hat Lap9 p.m. – Music by Ben Malby10 p.m. – Luminaria Ceremony11:30 p.m. – “Miss”Ter Relay
Saturday, Aug. 1312 a.m. – Crowning of 2011 “Miss”Ter Relay12 a.m. – Black Lap (melanoma cancer)12 a.m. – Music by Mark Hickey12:30 a.m. – Pizza Party1 a.m. – White Lap (bone cancer)1 a.m. – Bingo2 a.m. – Grey Lap (brain cancer)2 a.m. – Scavenger Hunt3 a.m. – Green Lap (kidney, lymphoma cancer)3 a.m. – Poker4 a.m. – Blue Lap (prostrate, esophageal, stomach cancer)4 a.m. – Poker5 a.m. – Orange Lap (leukemia)5 a.m. – Minute to Win It Lap6 a.m. – Tasteful PJs Lap6 a.m. – Frisbee6:30 a.m. – Breakfast by the Washtucna-Benge-Hooper Lions Club available7 a.m. – Memory Lap to collect special luminaria8 a.m. – Awards Ceremony8 a.m. – All donations turned in9 a.m. – Closing Ceremony (announcement of the team with the highest earnings and total dollars raised to fight cancer)
laps is included in this special pullout section.
Live entertainment adds to the upbeat atmosphere of Relay. Kicking off the entertainment lineup are a unicyclist, clowns, magician and midway games.
Local musician Ben Malby will perform at 9 p.m. while Mark Hickey will return with his music at midnight.
Topping the list of musical offerings is Laffin’ Bones, a Ritzville Blues Fest veteran, performing from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday.
At 8 p.m. on Friday, one and
all are invited to take part in the Signature Round-up or the Cake Walk. After midnight, a pizza party will fill everyone’s stomach at 12:30 a.m. followed by bingo at 1 a.m.
An hour later, everyone will want to take part in a rousing search as the scavenger hunt begins.
Two poker laps are planned at 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. At 5 a.m., a Minute to Win It Lap is planned with a lap featuring tasteful PJs at 6 a.m.
A round of Frisbee will wake up dozing walkers at 6 a.m. as will breakfast by the Washtucna-Benge-Hooper Lions Club beginning at 6:30
