The 2019 Relay for Life of Greene County, with a tagline ”Find Your Super Power,” will be held this Saturday, April 27, at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson.
“People find their own super powers in dealing with cancer, whether they’re survivors finding strength and determination, caregivers finding energy and patience, loved ones of those who have died from cancer finding a way to deal with grief, volunteers finding how best to serve, or researchers looking for new prevention or treatment options, the powers are nothing short of ‘super,” said Tori Riley, Relay event leadership team chair.
An important group is helping the community unleash super powers in the fight against cancer – Relay for Life sponsors.
Area businesses and organizations have provided generous cash and in-kind sponsorships, as well as items for the silent auction.
“These sponsors provide us some super power in a successful Relay,” said Tori Riley, Relay event leadership team chair. “Monetary sponsorships go into the fundraising total and in-kind sponsorships allow all the money raised at the Relay to go to the American Cancer Society for the battle against cancer.”
Sponsors of the 2019 Relay for Life at the platinum level with cash or in-kind donations of $1,250 are American Athletic Inc/Spalding and the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson.
Gold level sponsors with donations of $1,000 are Jefferson Telecom and Raccoon Valley Radio.
Silver sponsors with $500 in cash or in-kind donations include Community State Bank (Paton), Farmers Mutual Insurance Association, Fareway, GreeneCountyNewsOnline, Greene County Community Center, Greene County Medical Center, Greene County Pork Producers/Greene County Cattlemen, Home State Bank, HyVee, Jefferson Bee & Herald, Landus Cooperative (Jefferson, Scranton, Bayard and Yale), Peoples Bank, ShineOn Designs, St Anthony Regional Cancer Center and Wells Fargo Bank.
Businesses that gave $250 and are bronze sponsors include Christensen Ag Services Inc, Hoyt & Morain Law Firm PC, Jefferson Family Dentistry, Mary Greeley Medical Center, New Way/Scranton Manufacturing and Shelter Stor-All.
Hour of Hope sponsors at the $100 level are A & W Family Restaurant, Bravard Family Farms, Chapter MY PEO, Edward Jones- Dean Dozier, John Deere, Juhl Feed Store, Kingsgate Insurance, Morning Star Lodge 159, Mike and Marg Mumma, Neese Inc, Quad County Ag Service, State Farm Insurance and Walker Auto Center.
Some sponsors have requested to remain anonymous to the public.
The Relay for Life starts at 9:30 am with team check-in. Luminaria and 50/50 raffle ticket sales, registration for the 5K run/walk, bidding in the silent auction, and the survivors/caregivers registration and reception also begin at 9:30.
The survivor group picture will be taken at 10 am, followed by the welcome and Survivors Walk at 10:20. The 5K starts at 10:45. A pork and beef barbecue will be served from 11 am to 1 pm.
The entertainment schedule includes the Prairie Blue Dancers at 11 am, a “Find Your Super Talent” competition at 11:45, and power-fully fun games for all ages at 12:25. Sponsors will be recognized at 12:10 and the winner of the Team Spirit Award will be announced at 1.
Bidding in the silent auction will end at 1:15 and the 50/50 raffle ticket sales will close at 1:30. The luminaria ceremony, which will feature the Greene County Singers, will begin at 1:50.
Relay for Life T-shirts are available at ShineOn Designs. The shirts are available to everyone, regardless of team participation. Persons who are on a Relay team can give their sales receipt to their team captain and the team will receive credit for the full $16 purchase price. If T-shirts are still available the day of the Relay, they can be purchased then.
“The Relay for Life draws people from all of Greene County and beyond, all with the common goals of celebrating with survivors, remembering those who lost the fight, and raising money for important cancer research,” said chair Riley. “The event leadership team is eager to see a big, generous crowd on Saturday.”
The 5K run/walk is the only portion of the Relay that may be affected by weather. All other Relay events will be held as planned, regardless of weather.
