There are five fundraising events coming up in support of the American Cancer Society's fight against Cancer (dates below). Each lasts all night, with a closing ceremony at noontime the following day. You are encouraged to enter a team (10-15 participants recommended), but these events are open to the public at no charge.
If you've never been to a Relay for Life, you're in for a great time. Teams set up booths at the site, where they sell jewelry, T-shirts, food, raffle baskets, chances at the dunk tank (Mortgage too steep? "Dunk your banker!"), hold silent auctions.... There is music and other entertainment; it's a real festival atmosphere. And, of course, the event honors the survivors of cancer.
Some notes of interest:
1. Cancer rates are in decline for the first time in history.
2. The American Cancer Society has produced 40 Nobel Laureates - no other organization even comes close!
3. There are 4,400 Relays for Life in cities across the U.S.A. each year.
4. Naples ranks #11 of those 4,4o0.
5. The "Audubon Cares" team ranked #3 in the nation last year, raising over $120,000.
6. The Pulte-DiVosta Homes" team ranked just behind them, at #6, raising over $95,000.
7. You'll be glad you went.
Friday 6 PM - Saturday at noon each weekend listed:
www.acsevents.org/relay/fl/bonita - March 2-3
www.acsevents.org/relay/fl/immokalee - March 9-10
www.acsevents.org/relay/fl/goldengate - April 13-14
www.acsevents.org/relay/fl/naples - April 20-21
www.acsevents.org/relay/fl/estero - April 27-28
or call Celia Curtis at 239-261-0337. Just talking to her for five minutes will inspire you to raise thousands!
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