2010 Relay for Life Seasons of Hope
What is Relay for Life? • Relay for Life is an annual event for the American Cancer Society • It began in 1985, when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran around a track for 24 ‐ hours to raise money for the ACS. • Over the 25 years since, Relay has grown into a world ‐ wide event, with more than 3.5 million participants in various communities. • Coles County sponsors a local Relay for Life every year. This, and additional information, is available at www.relayforlife.org
What is our district’s involvement? • Relay has been a great way for our district to give back to the community. • For the past six years, MCUSD #2 has been one of the largest teams at the Coles County Relay for Life event. This year, over 125 members • of our district came to Peterson Park to support the great cause, remember loved ones, and celebrate survivors.
What were some other ways individuals participated this year? • MCUSD #2 team members: – Donated items to a Kickoff Raffle, – Pledged payroll deductions, – Gave individual donations, – Attended a Holiday Bazaar fundraiser, – Purchased team t ‐ shirts, – Purchased luminaries, – Purchased wall signs, – Donated silent auction items, – Walked the track at Peterson Park, & – Some even stayed up all night, earning our team the “Most Spirited Award”!
• Jamie Willis, MMS Art Teacher and Illinois Art Educator of the Year, designed this year’s t ‐ shirt. 185 were purchased, for a contribution total of nearly $400. • $1,865.00 worth of donations were made through payroll deductions. • Silent auction items earned over $300. • The Holiday Bazaar made an additional $500. • Jackson Avenue Coffee Shop donated a portion of their proceeds from a Saturday sale. • Many individuals made additional contributions.
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