Volunteers (and participants) needed

Times Reporter   

 

Strathmore is entering its ninth year in support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life initiative. Forty communities in the Alberta and Northwest Territories division are participating in the 12-hour relay towards the leading cause of death in Canada; to date, Strathmore has raised over $1.4 Million from this event.

“It’s very inspiring and brings people together, throughout Canada, to celebrate cancer survivors; we’re also remembering loved ones that have been lost to the disease, and fighting against cancer,” said Staff Partner Dayna Hyman. Strathmore this year has a fundraising goal of $56,000.

Though usually a night-time race, Relay for Life has changed to a more kid-friendly event; families are invited to join in from 12 Noon to 12 Midnight at the Ag Grounds on Sept. 21.

If you’renot up to the challenge of a 12-hour relay, Hyman encourages families to come out and support the Society with the festival taking place at the grounds; bouncy castles, a petting zoo, face painting, head shaves, and live bands will be there for entertainment – and the $10 admittance fee goes straight to the cause.

All fundraising goes towards cancer research, support programs, advocacy, cancer prevention initiatives, and services for those living with the disease. Hyman says that it’s important to celebrate, remember, and fight as a community.

“That’s what we’re doing here with our relay,” she said. “We’re raising money to go to our mission to eradicate cancer.”

Anyone looking to volunteer and/or participant can contact Dayna Hyman at 403-541-5369 or visit cancer.ca. Registration begins at 10 a.m. on Sept. 21, with a Survivor Breakfast at Hope Church at 10 a.m. as well.