Relay for Life of Central Bucks at New Hope

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1 MAY 2009 Relay for Life of Central Bucks at New Hope MAY 26th, :30PM **EARLY START TIME** Team captains pick up your t-shirts & turn in money at New Hope HS cafeteria Also Purchase Luminaria! Colors for a Cure! Teams are choosing a cancer ribbon color to represent at Relay. Did you know there are 25 ribbon colors representing various cancers? Use your imagination and show your support to decorate your campsite!! May 30-May 31, am-9am New Hope-Solebury High School Opening Ceremony May 30 th, 9:15AM SURVIVORS Survivors Walk and Lunch Entertainment provided by the Doylestown Heat! If you are a survivor, we d love to have you participate in this special 25 th anniversary of Relay Survivor s Ceremony. Please contact Chris McShea at ext 3015 or chris.mcshea@cancer.org Registered survivors will receive a card to indicate reserved parking in the small parking lot parallel to Bridge Street. If you need handicap parking, please contact Chris McShea. All survivors are invited to participate whether they are on a team or not. Survivors can sign in at 9:00am -11:30am. After the honorary lap, survivors and caregivers will enjoy a complimentary lunch and are invited to activities in the Survivor Sanctuary. The Survivor Sanctuary The New Hope Relay will be an will be located next to the registration tent and available to participants uplifting event for Hope.Progress.Answers. all. during the / entire ACS.2345 event. To ensure / you receive a survivor t-shirt, please be sure to register.

2 New Hope Goes Purple to Celebrate Relay for Life This year the Borough of New Hope with support of the New Hope Chamber of Commerce will be awash in the official Relay color of Purple beginning May 20 through May 31. New Hope businesses will be supporting American Cancer Society s Relay efforts by displaying signs/posters, decorating storefronts in Relay s purple, promoting purple merchandise and displaying coin jars. Please continue to show your Relay spirit and support the New Hope businesses. Need an Event Fundraiser for Relay? It s not too late!!. Face painting. Sell flowers. Sell food, drinks and baked goods / candies. Sell jewelry Let us know your on-site fundraiser by the May 12 th Team Captains Meeting, and we ll add it to the website and the event activity board on display at Relay or contact Linda Dracopoulas at lindaann_730@msn.com. CAMP SITES Bridge Street Parking Lot You may set up on Friday, May 29 th, after 6:00pm. Camp sites will be marked with chalk on the curb. Saturday: You may drive into the parking lot to unload your vehicles until 8:30am. ** Please use caution!! We ve had a few missed calls with children!! ** For safety reasons and fire lanes, ALL vehicles must be moved to permanent parking as indicated on the site plan by 8:45am. Shuttle bus service from outlying parking lots to the site will run from 8:00am 8:00pm on Saturday. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING ON EITHER SIDE OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE FROM BRIDGE STREET!!! Please note the small parking lot parallel to Bridge Street will be reserved for survivors participating in the Survivor Ceremony. If you need handicap parking, please contact Chris McShea. Porta-Potties will be provided. Restrooms next to the gym in the school will also be available.

3 What to Bring! Day of Relay Schedule 8:00am 9:00am Arrive and Set-up Opening Ceremony 11:00am Walk Backwards Lap 12:00pm Survivor /caregivers lap and lunch 1-3:00pm Mary Kay skin cancer protection in the Survivor Sanctuary 3:00pm 4:00pm Pilates demonstration Hat Lap 4-5:00pm Open Mic 5:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm Reunion Lap Fight Back Ceremony Luminaria Ceremony Tents Lawn chairs Sleeping Bags Blankets Pillows Hat with wide brim Sunscreen Sunglasses Jacket Rain gear Comfortable shoes Extra socks Bug spray Water//cooler/ice Fruit Snacks Lunch Dinner Campsite decorations First aid kit Deck of cards Hat Lap Take the challenge to promote skin cancer awareness. Bring your crazy hat or decorate a hat to wear in the Hat Lap. (participants bring your own decorations) 10:00pm Movie / Pizza in the gym 11pm -6am Quiet hours 8:45am Sunday Closing

4 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Central Bucks at New Hope New Hope-Solebury High School May 30-May 31, Luminaria Ceremony: Saturday, May 30 3 th at 8:30PM Whether it s a parent, sibling, friend or neighbor, we all know someone who has been touched by cancer. Relay For Life is one way of recognizing loved ones who are surviving cancer and remembering those who have lost the battle. At dusk, the track in encircled with luminaria decorated with the names of those who have battled cancer. This ceremony of light symbolizes the hope and courage with which we all continue to fight cancer. If you would like to make a donation for luminaria at Relay For Life, please complete the form below and mail to the address listed Luminaria Order Form Your name: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: Credit Card: (Circle one) Visa MasterCard AMEX ($10 minimum on credit cards) Account #: EXP: Signature: In Honor In Memory Name Please include the formal name of the person, i.e., Susan Jones as well as a familiar name such as Aunt Susie if you wish to personalize the luminaria. Please make checks payable to the American Cancer Society Donation Amount

5 2009 Fundraisers Wonder Walkers Quilt Raffle Univest Bankers for a Cure Bake sale and raffle basket Univest Bankers for a Cure Bake sale and raffle basket Bank Betas Silent Auction Little Snow Angles Pink slushies and cinnamon pretzels; hand-made key chains and ribbons; henna tattoos; and raffle baskets Village People Selling Trenton Thunder tickets Important Information!! Meals are not provided. Teams should plan accordingly for food and drinks. Grills ARE allowed. If you use a charcoal grill, there will be a designated area for you to dump your coals once they are cold. Some teams may be selling food, boxed meals, and snacks. Luminaria A form is included in the newsletter (if you are receiving this newsletter electronically, forms are included on the website). You can purchase luminaria at the May 12 th and May 26 th meetings, or at Relay until 3:00pm. The luminaria ceremony begins at dusk, approx 9:00pm on Saturday. We invite you to read a poem or say a few words about the person you are honoring or remembering 2009 Relay Activities!! Check the activities board at the registration table for times and activities throughout the day! Equipment will be available for soccer, basketball, volleyball, Frisbee, etc.

6 American Cancer Society 700 Horizon Cir, Suite 201 Chalfont, PA Relay Review