BERKELEY – Cancer has touched practically everyone’s life, so it should be no problem to fill a park for a fundraiser.
The Berkeley/Lacey Relay For Life will be at Veterans Park, 9 Tilton Boulevard, Bayville on May 31 overnight into June 1. The rain date is July 12.
“It’s not too late to join a team or form a team,” event lead Robyn Griffith said. “We are here with open arms.”
There are activities and entertainment planned for this weekend event. Griffith said that there are still spots available for food trucks and vendors.
The survivors’ luncheon is from 12-2 p.m., followed by a kick-off ceremony and the first laps. Laps are sometimes themed. The first walk of the relay is reserved for survivors, for example. There’s also a lap for caregivers, the unseen and unsung heroes behind the scenes.
The opening ceremony features medals given out to survivors, with an explanation of how many years they’ve been cancer-free and the type of cancer they had.
This year, there will also be people driving – but not on the track. There will be a cruise-in hosted by Jersey Shore Car Shows. People can bring their classic vehicle and help support the fight against cancer. The roll-in will be from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday, with a cruise from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The event is an overnight fundraiser. There’s a metaphor at work here – there is dawn after the night – light follows darkness. The other represents the round-the-clock struggle that families have with this disease.
Relays support the American Cancer Society, which in turn funds research, endorses policies (such as smoke-free restaurants), and supports families who are plunged into financial straits because of the diagnosis.
The research arm in particular is of concern this year, as the White House has been preparing widespread cuts of funds and staff in the area of cancer research.
Residents can join a team or create one of their own to participate in this special event. For more details on how to get involved, visit: secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY25NER?pg=entry&fr_id=109541
For more information, and to sign up, email rnofgnt@yahoo.com or call 848-333-7318.
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