The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is seeking volunteers in Lake Orion? walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone wanting to make a difference ? to organize and recruit fundraising teams, garner community support, coordinate logistics, seek refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment and lend a hand to ensure the success of the 2010 event.
The first volunteer committee meeting will be held on March 29 at Lake Orion High School.
Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups; people from all walks of life ? all aimed at celebrating the lives of those who have had cancer, remembering those lost, and fighting back against the disease.
‘Relay For Life is all about our community uniting with the American Cancer Society and supporting its efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,? said Alexa Atkins, sophomore at Lake Orion High School and 7 year cancer survivor.
‘Volunteers and participants who are willing to give their time and energy to this exciting event are making a commitment to let our community know that cancer can be defeated.?
The event is held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at Friendship Park, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the event, signifying that cancer never sleeps.
Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay.
If you would like to join the Relay For Life of Lake Orion as a volunteer or team participant, call Jennifer Smith, event chair, at 248-762-4496, or visit www.RelayForLife.org.