- Last Updated on Monday, 01 July 2013 00:17
Are you looking for a place to bring your family for a day of fun and support a worthy cause? You should come to the "Carnival!"
That is the theme of the 2013 Relay For Life of Peters Township which will be held August 3 at Peters Township High School. This year’s event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society for research, education, advocacy and patient services, is sure to provide fun activities for all ages.
The event starts at 8:00 a.m. with ceremonies at 12:00 noon. Teams will have sites set up along the walking area with carnival style and family friendly games and activities ... and plenty of food as well.
New this year is Relay’s Got Talent, where singers, musicians and dancers will compete in three age categories - grades 4-8, high school age and adults - for top prizes. The contest starts at 3:00 p.m. and promises great entertainment for everyone. All events at Relay For Life of Peters Township are free and open to the public.
The Luminaria Ceremony, which honors survivors and those who lost their battle with the disease, begins at 9:00 p.m. Luminaria may be purchased in advance and at the luminaria tent the day of the relay. Cost is $10 each.
Pinwheels, which can hold up to six names honoring or remembering someone affected by cancer, are $20 each and are also available in advance or at the luminaria tent and will be displayed on the fence surrounding the track.
For more information about the pinwheels or luminaria, contact Rita Reo at 724-263-9329.
Relay For Life of Peters Township brings the community together with the common goal of fighting cancer. It is an event designed to increase cancer awareness while raising funds for the American Cancer Society for research towards a cure, advocacy, local patient services and community education programs to help prevent cancer. Teams walk around the track at members’ respective own pace during the event. New teams are always welcome.
If you are interested in forming or joining a Relay For Life team, would like to support a team or need more information, contact Margie Smith at 724-222-6911 or go to www.relayforlife.org/papeterstwp for details.
