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Written by NEXTnc staff reports
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Wednesday, 07 June 2006 |
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Even though Diane Cahn was a cancer survivor for 12 years, she had never been to a Relay for Life until last year. She was so taken with the spirit of the Fort Collins event, she became the chairwoman.
At Relay for Life events all over the country, people raise money for the American Cancer Society simply by walking during the course of the event — usually 18 hours. Each team has at least one representative walking the entire time.
The 2006 Fort Collins Relay is this weekend.
“It feels good to be able to fight this disease on different ground than just taking medications,” said Cahn, who was first diagnosed in 1993 and had the cancer return six years ago, so she’s still fighting.
Last year’s event drew 50 teams and 140 survivors and raised $120,000 for the American Cancer Society. Cahn said this weekend’s Relay will draw several more teams.
“Every single dollar helps to fight cancer,” Cahn said.
TO GO
The Relay is from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. June 10-11 at Fort Collins High School’s football field at Timberline and Horsetooth.
schedule
4-5 p.m. — A meet and greet for survivors and one guest. Keynote speaker will be Greg Ketchum.
5 p.m. — Survivor dinner.
8:30 p.m. — The Unity Lap, where survivors and all participants will walk.
8:50 p.m. — Participants will light the luminaries, which honor those who have died from cancer.
9 p.m. — The luminary ceremony.
1-6 a.m. — Various lap activities.
There will also be a silent auction, raffles and entertainment. For information, call Cahn at 266.1371. | Only registered users can write comments.
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