Fundraising Fridays - Relay Recess & Relay Field Day!

This week’s fundraiser comes from Sauk Rapids, MN!

Did you know that there are 161 Relay Recess and Relay Field Day events planned in the Midwest Division this spring?  That’s 46 more than last year! Relay Recess and Relay Field Day events have indeed become a terrific way to educate, motivate and engage young people in the fight against cancer!

Last week, Pleasantview Elementary along with the entire Sauk Rapids – Rice District held their annual ‘Walk For Life’ event. The event raised $9,028 for the American Cancer Society—that’s almost $3,000 more than last year!

Many students took home an empty drink bottle a month before the walk. They were challenged to see how much of the bottle they could fill with their change as well as their parent's change over the course of the month. Several students met the challenge - and although it might not seem possible - a water bottle full of change can be worth almost $100! They also held other fundraisers throughout the month such as selling kettle corn (which was donated by a local company) for $1 to the students. They raised over $500 in one day with this fundraiser alone!

At the event every classroom made a poster/sign denoting the names of who they were walking/fundraising for!  Pleasantview and Rice Elementary School made it a day-long event and invited parents, families, and the community to participate.  They incorporated the fun by having the top 40 radio station playing, popsicles and popcorn, and fun themes for each class ( all fifth graders dressed in head -to -toe purple)!

Did you know? After 100 years of saving lives and creating more birthdays, we’re leading the way in helping transform cancer from deadly to treatable and from treatable to preventable. Today, 2 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer are surviving (for at least five years). In fact, more than 400 people a day in the US are celebrating birthdays that would have otherwise been lost to the disease. We’ve contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the US since the early 1990s. That means we’ve helped save nearly 1.2 million lives during that time.

Happy Relaying!

Midwest Division Relay For Life Business Unit

'Midwest Best' call - Event Quality

 Relayers,

Are you looking for ways to enhance the overall quality and organization of your Relay For Life event?

If so, join the ‘Midwest Best’ call tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at 6pm to learn more about strategies and resources to help you plan great ceremonies, hold impactful activities and host a well-organized event that is fun and safe for all!

See you tomorrow at 6pm!

Todd Peterson                                  Dave Olson

Relay For Life Business Unit        National Leadership Training Team

Call in # 866 951 1151   Conference Room # 5442058

Follow along in Adobe Connect with this link!

http://acsmwcorpcomm.adobeconnect.com/mwbest/

Fundraising Fridays - 60 For Life!

This week’s fundraiser comes from Washington County, IA!

Fundraising, physical activity and community are three of the core elements of a great Relay For Life event, so it makes sense that they’re also great elements for a Relay fundraiser!

On June 21^st the Relay For Life of Washington County, IA is partnering with BODYWRX Fitness and the YMCA to host a ’60 For Life’ fundraising event!

For a $25 contribution, each attendee will receive a great workout, a cool t-shirt and will have supported the fight against cancer!

Classes include: Spin, Cardio Circuit, RIPPED, Boot Camp, Racquetball and Aqua Zumba!

After all that exercise, JP’s 207 (a local restaurant) will host a social hour for all those sweaty Relayers!

Awesome job Washington County! Good Luck!

 Did You Know? The American Cancer Society recommends at least 30 minutes of physical activity 5 or more days per week, 45-60 minutes is preferable.  Visit www.cancer.org and get active!

For tips on staying healthy visit the American Cancer Society at http://bit.ly/t316Fe

Fundraising Friday$ - Duct tape never looked so good!

This week’s fundraiser comes from Tama County, IA!

On June 8^th, the Relay For Life of Tama County will have two very special Relayers in attendance. Travis and Evan Waller will be participating with their mother Sara, who is a 5 year cancer survivor. To help other families facing cancer, the boys decided to take up fundraising for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society—but what to do?

Recently, they were inspired by a magazine article about wallets made entirely of duct tape! Without any prior experience, the boys tried their hand at making one—they’ve become so good that they can now turn out a full duct tape wallet in about 15 minutes! They can even make one for you in your favorite custom colors or theme: pink, orange or event leopard print!

Travis and Evan sell their creations for $3 apiece, and have already raised over $100 for this year’s Relay.

Great Job Travis and Evan!  Thank you for being inspired and helping the American Cancer Society fight-back against cancer!

Did You Know?

WE’RE HERE FOR ANYONE FACING CANCER WITH THE HELP THEY NEED, WHEN THEY NEED IT. Last year, the American Cancer Society assisted more than 1 million people who called us for help. Because of your support, we’re able to provide free services like a place to stay while traveling for treatment, rides to treatment, emotional support, and much more to cancer patients, their families, and their loved ones.

Fundraising Friday$ - Srike Out Cancer!

This week’s fundraiser comes from White Bear Lake, MN!

Relay For life Team ‘Hasten the Day’ lead by Dylan and Lauren Ballantine began relaying the way many do -   having had several family members battling the disease they wanted to  do their part to make an impact on fight against cancer. Dylan says they consider themselves lucky in that  many of their family members are now cancer free, and are able to walk in the survivor lap at Relay—hopefully able to ‘breathe a little more freely’ than they did before.

On May 4^th, 'Hasten the Day' will host their second annual ‘Strike Out Cancer’ bowling fundraiser at White Bear Bowl.  Dylan says the idea to host a bowling fundraiser was a bit of a “shot in the dark” last year. They had no idea what kind of support or response they would get from the bowling alley when they walked in to ‘pitch’ their idea. It just so happens that the gentleman the Ballantine’s spoke to that day was going through the fight of his life.  Beginning with that initial meeting, the bowling alley has become a tremendous supporter of the event; donating 24 lanes and shoes for 6 hours!  Their generosity allows the fundraiser to donate 100% of the proceeds to the American Cancer Society.  Last year’s event raised a whopping $1,200 for team Hasten the Day!

This year’s event will feature a tournament for competitive bowlers, and family open - bowling for those who want to support a great cause and get in some quality family time as well!   Team 'Hasten the Day' hopes to raise $2,000 with this year’s event! 

Not only do they put on one great bowling event, but the Ballantine’s are also heading up this year’s inaugural ‘Bark For Life’ to benefit the White Bear Relay. Wow!

Thank you team ‘Hasten the Day’! Good luck on May, 4^th!

Did you know? The American Cancer Society has contributed to a 20% decline in US cancer death rates since the early 1990s. That means we’ve helped save nearly 1.2 million lives during that time. Through our work, we’re helping transform cancer from deadly to treatable and from treatable to preventable. Today, 2 out of 3 people diagnosed survive cancer. But we won’t stop until that number is 3 out of 3.

Happy Relaying!

Midwest Division Relay For Life Business Unit