Relay For Life Littleton 2009 Brochure

LITTLETON

RELAY FOR LIFE

2009 HELP FIGHT BACK™AGAINST CANCER

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity t o participate in the f ight a gainst cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, o r fairground a nd t ake turns walking or running a round a track o r path. E ach team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times d uring the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.

WELCOME Welcome to the 9th Annual Relay For Life of Littleton! I want to thank each and every one of your for your support of this event and of the American Cancer Society. This Relay for Life event is one of Denver’s largest. This is due to the incredible energy and spirit of the community of Littleton.

Just one year ago we gathered at Hudson Gardens. We gathered to celebrate the achievements in the fight against Cancer. We gathered to honor those who had survived this disease. We gathered to remember those who we have lost. We gathered to raise money to provide the much needed funding in our mission to eradicate cancer. And though we are winning this fight, our task is not yet complete. So now, we are here again to raise our collective voices against cancer.

We do this knowing that our gathering brings real HOPE. Last year we raised over $75,000 in the fight against Cancer. Our time, our energy, and our money were well spent. Thanks in part to our efforts; the American Cancer Society was able to fund several incredible breakthroughs in the treatment and prevention of a number of cancers. They were also able to organize a mass demonstration in our nation’s capital, so that our voices would be heard. And there is evidence that our voices have been heard. Progress has been made to change legislation both at the local and national level to provide funding for research and health care, and to create laws that improve the environment around us and protect us from Cancer causing agents.

Tonight as we join in the fight for our lives and the lives of our loved ones, we can take comfort in knowing that our efforts have had meaning to so many.

Let us continue to have HOPE. HOPE, that those who we’ve lost to cancer will never be forgotten; HOPE that those who face cancer will be supported; and HOPE that one day soon cancer will be eliminated.

As you walk around the track and stay up all night your experience will symbolize what a cancer patient goes through since cancer doesn’t sleep. As you take your turn on the track remember that there is no finish line until we find a cure. You are making a difference right now. You are part of a team of over a million people Relaying every year. Like a cancer patient, you will be exhausted when you leave tomorrow morning after staying up all night but you will leave knowing that you have contributed to the American Cancer Society’s mission: preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from the disease. For this I thank you.

Payman Farrokhyar, Relay Chair

Special Thanks We would like to send out a huge thank you to the following: The administration, the grounds keepers, and the staff at Arapahoe Community College for the use of the facilities and for their support. Our volunteers for their aid during this event. The Littleton Fire Department for providing on site medical aid. The Littleton United Methodist Church for providing the location for our team and committee meetings. And most especially all of you because you make the magic of Relay come to life. Thanks!!!

Committee Members Youth Involvement Chair Registration/Accounting Chair Registration/Accounting Chair Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Logistics Chair Entertainment Chair Advocacy Chair Publicity Chair Survivorship Chair Team Development Chair Sponsorship Chair Event Chair Online Chair Youth Involvement Chair Luminaria Chair Miscellaneous Relay Council Staff

Katie Raffaghello Philip Smith Roxanne Elsner Kyle Banister Scott Jones Leisha Harrison Tom Cashion Molly Holmes Scott Wickberg Jackie Treece Joel Flanagan Lyndee Banister Payman Farrokhyar Misty Hawkins Rachel Filter Irene Lahana Lindsay Garlow Judy Poulson Monica Wilde

2009 Teams 2010 for 2015 A Goodwin AGAPE Awesome Dudes B&V - Nerds Against Cancer Black and Veatch Cancer Strikers Cashion Clayton’s Crew Clayton’s Crew II Clayton’s Crew III Dawn patrol Dignity Memorial dressbarn navigators Gerle Kancer’s Kryptonite Kicking Cancer’s Butt Littleton Adventist Angelworks Littleton United Methodist Youth LM Nova Team 1Boulder LM Nova Team 2 Denver LM Nova Team 3 COS LUMC1 M.A.R.C.H. For A Higher Note Make a DIfference March for Strength McPherson Najar PartyLite Champions for Life PartyLite Champions for Life - Encore Patty’s Pals Phi Theta Kappa/Sigma Phi Raffaghello Rox’s Peeps Siemens Smahler But Mighty Stay Vital Team Annie Bananie Team Daino-Mite The Purple Nurples URS Washington Div Estimators WALKING FOR THE FAMILY Walking With Purpose

Captain: Haley Carroll Captain: Ashley Goodwin Captain: Nicholas Patrick Captain: Jenise Conway Captain: Joel Flanagan Captain: Adrian Ontiveros Captain: Mary Benmellah Captain: Thomas Cashion Captain: Elizabeth Fahlstedt Captain: Frank Shinnick Captain: Warren Fahlstedt Captain: Amber Anderson Captain: Damon Henry Captain: Henrietta Bastian Captain: Rachel Gerle Captain: Camey Scholle Captain: Christine Ekleberry Captain: Christine Cashion Captain: Mike Robbins Captain: Donna Ramos Captain: Donna Ramos 2 Captain: Donna Ramos 3 Captain: Kathleen Forsberg Captain: Kathryn Tetley Captain: Todd Erickson Captain: Nathan Wait Captain: Mat McPherson Captain: Margaret Najar Captain: Pat Jablkowski Captain: Suzanne Seigh Captain: Patty Partheymuller Captain: April Shields Captain: Katie Raffaghello Captain: Chris Paetsch Captain: Tracy Maloney Captain: Sarah Mahler Captain: Trudy Meisinger Captain: Diane Bieber Captain: Edna Harford Captain: Scott Wickberg Captain: Misty Hawkins Captain: ERIC BURDICK Captain: Nancy Cassell

It’s all about Fun...

And Fundraising!

Lap Themes: Have fun while you walk and dress to impress! Check out the list of the theme laps we will have tonight and see who has the most impressive gear!

Team Spirit Contest: Spice up your tent site with decorations to go with your team’s theme. Show the most enthusiasm, as the Team Captains will pick the winner.

FM Radio Broadcast: Make sure to bring your FM radios with batteries, as the entire event and announcements will be broadcast via Fm radio!

Live Music: Keep an eye out for a wide variety of entertainment. We have many performers lined up for your enjoyment. See the Relay Schedule for the list of acts and their performing time.

Glow in the Dark Vollyball:

ever wondered wanted to play volleyball outside but it was too dark? Not on this fun court its not! Glow in the dark volleyball has you covered.

Yoga: Start your morning off right with some sunrise Yoga. We will be holding a class early in the morning for any and everyone interested in starting their day off on the right step.

Mr. Relay Contest:

Come check out the “hunks” of the Relay strut their stuff on the catwalk as these contestants compete for the title of “Mr. Relay.” (10pm)

Food: There are some businesses and fund raising sites here to help keep you energized during the event. Make sure to visit their area for refreshments and to contribute to their fund raising efforts. Plus there will be treats provided by Pepsi, Culligan Water and Midnight Pizza from Abo’s Late Night Bingo: Pass the time in the wee hours of the morning by joining in a free game of the age-old classic.

Team Tents

Break out your $$ and visit the team tents for prizes and fundraisers to help us reach our goal. Everything under the sun is being raffled or sold and the proceeds benefit the Relay.

Luminaria Sales

Purchase a Luminaria in honor of a survivor or in memory of someone who lost their battle to cancer. Luminaria bags can be purchased at the north end of the track near the entrance.

Cancer Lap Themes 6:00pm 6:30pm 7-8pm 8-9pm 9pm 9:30pm 10-11pm 11-12pm 12-1am 1-2am 2-3am 3-4am 4-5am 5-6am 6-7am

Purple Purple Team Parade Hawaiian Remember Glow in the Dark Mardi Gras Cowboy PJs Tie Crazy Hats Reverse Egg Race Coffee Mug Sporty

Schedule of Events

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Schedule of Events

Still have donations to collect?

Didn’t have time to fundraise?

You may collect donations until August 31st!

Please share your Relay Story with friends and relatives.

They may donate at www.littletonrfl.com Or send a check (payable to American Cancer Society) to: American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Littleton 2255 S. Oneida St. Denver CO 80224 To turn in cash donations post relay, please contact Monica Wilde at Monica.Wilde@cancer.org or 720-524-5402.

A sincere thank you to all of our sponsors. Your monetary donations as well as the donations of service and food have provided the Relay For Life of Littleton, a memorable event. Thank you for joining us in the fight against cancer.

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See You Next Year!

Thank you for supporting The American Cancer Society!

Please join us again next year for the 10th Annual Relay For Life of Littleton.

Summer 2010