Relay for Life, July 12

Post date: Apr 12, 2014 12:07:29 PM

Brother Knights, event captain John Giss has provided the following key information regarding the Relay for Life.

Here is the link to access our team's page, sign up, and contribute!

We will be providing a color guard for the 1st, 2nd and possibly 3rd lap. Two Knights will carry swords and two will carry the KofC flag and the American flag with the rest of the brother knights following in formation behind the front four. If the weather isn't rainy or too hot, 4th-Degree Knights, please come in regalia for the color guard. All the Knights should wear their blue council shirts and khaki pants/shorts so we are all alike. All Knights will need to be at the track by 5:30. The opening ceremonies start at 6:00 pm and we will need to be in place for that event.

Our campsite is #3 which is on the track. When you come in the gate to the track, turn left and it is the 3rd campsite down on the track.We can set up our campsite around 12:00 noon on Saturday. We will have a covered tent.

At 5:00 they are going to attempt to set a Guiness World Record for the largest game of head, shoulders, knees and toes. 1,700 participants are needed. Registration starts at 4:30 and the world record attempt starts at 5:00 pm. If anyone is interested in being part of this, be there before 4:30 pm. Also we can bring food to share at our campsite. Water is available on the track and food will be available from the Warren Boosters outside the track.

American Cancer Society - Relay For Life

Are you ready for Relay this Saturday?!?!

!!! WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS !!! Last week we received word that several volunteers that were going to help at Relay had to cancel. This is a big event and it takes a lot of volunteers to make it happen. If you know of anyone (family, friends, a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop, or any students needing service hours) that could volunteer to help with set up Saturday morning (8-11 AM), Relay registration (4-7 PM), World Record registration (4-6 PM), Silent Auction (5-9 PM), and tear down Sunday morning (6-8 AM) please email Kelly at relaygurnee@comcast.net. We want to make sure our event is the best it can be for you but we do need volunteers to help make that happen. Anyone you can recruit to help is much appreciated! Thank you!

Be sure to check out the updated Event Information page of the Relay website! The page now includes our Schedule of Events. You'll also find our Campsite Map, suggested items to bring to Relay, and Food Menu! Visit the Event Information page at http://relay.acsevents.org/site/R?i=Ujp4Lof9nK00oreqKWRdVQ

Contact Information - Please let us know how we can help!

Kelly Stanbary - Committee Member - relaygurnee@comcast.net (847) 372-0851

Sarah Kwak - ACS Staff Partner - sarah.kwak@cancer.org (847) 317-0025

!!! IMPORTANT REMINDERS !!!

Relay is this Saturday, July 12-13, 2014

Warren Township High School Almond Campus Track

34090 N Almond Road

Campsite Set Up opens at Noon

Guinness World Record registration begins at 4:30 PM

Survivor Reception begins at 5 PM

Opening Ceremonies start at 6 PM

Campsites are 20' x 20' and stakes are allowed

In the event of inclement weather we will hold a shortened (3-4 hour) Relay inside of the high school. We will Relay rain or shine!

Relay is open to everyone - Please be sure to invite your family, friends,

neighbors, and co-workers to stop by and be part of Relay!

Survivor VIP Parking - will be located in the small lot closest to the entrance

Drop Off/Unload zone - we'll have an area to unload your car and will have a limited number of volunteers available to help bring things to your campsites. Wagons will be available to bring items from the drop off zone to the track.

!!! LUMINARIA PHOTO REMINDER !!! Anyone who would like to include photos of a friend or loved one in the Luminaria slideshow can start sending pictures to Amanda at amargis@wnpl.info. Please make sure the photos are named/saved as follows: In Honor/Memory of First/Last Name. In the body of the e-mail, please include your name and team name so Amanda can follow up if she has any questions. Please submit the pictures no later than July 10th to ensure they are included. Thank you!

Food Drive - We will once again be collecting canned goods for the Luminaria bags and will be donating everything to the Warren Township Food Pantry after

the event. Please plan to bring your canned goods to the Luminaria tent the day of the event. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Sign up for Relay texts to stay up to date! Text 3476 to 22723 to opt in. Standard text messaging rates apply. Please note - We will use texts to communicate any weather related updates before Relay so please be sure to sign up!

Have you ever been part of a Guinness World Record???? We'll be attempting to break the record for the Largest Game of Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes before Relay. World Record registration will begin at 4:30 PM and our attempt will be at 5 PM. The current record is 1,632 participants so invite your family and friends to join us to make history! Download a flyer to share at http://relay.acsevents.org/site/R?i=GNPED7v10kNegz6ATMbzvw

Be sure to keep up to date on all Relay happenings by visiting the Fundraiser & Activities page on the Relay website or our Relay Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/gurneerelay Don't forget to like or comment on the Facebook posts to ensure that we stay in your Facebook newsfeed!

Does your team have fundraisers planned? Email us at relaygurnee@comcast.net to let us know so we can help you get the word out!

!!! IMPORTANT DATES !!!

July 11 (noon) - Luminaria Online Orders and Online Registration End - a reminder that luminarias purchased before the event will count toward your individual and team fundraising totals. Luminarias purchased on the day of the event will be credited to the Relay in general.

August TBD - 2014 Wrap Up Meeting - come share your thoughts on our Relay to let us know what worked well and how we can make our event even better!

August 31 - Last day to turn in donations for 2014 Relay

We'd love to hear from you with any fundraisers, suggestions, or news you have

to share! Email us at relaygurnee@comcast.net!

Thank you for being part of this fight! See you all Saturday!

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