Florence Relay for Life

18th annual Relay for Life

Paint Your World

PURPLE SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017

Noon to Midnight Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Registration opens at 10 a.m.

Live entertainment — Luminaria Ceremony — Silent Auction — Food Court — Survivor’s Victory Lap A Siuslaw News publication

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

RELAY FOR LIFE OF FLORENCE

PAINT YOUR WORLD PURPLE SATURDAY, JULY 22• NOON-MIDNIGHT WWW.FLORENCERELAY.ORG

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Relay for Life 2017 —

Paint Your World Purple

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elcome to the 18th annual Relay For Life of Florence and the Central Coast! We are excited about this year’s event at our new venue, the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., and look forward to seeing new and returning faces as we celebrate all we have accomplished and remember those we have lost in this fight against cancer.

Remember, we walk as a symbol of our unwavering effort and hope to one day live in a world without cancer. One day we will never have to hear the three words that strike fear into the heart of everyone who has heard them: You Have Cancer.

Each day, we gain more of the upper hand because of dedicated individuals like you, raising awareness and fund to help us in our fight to finish cancer once and for all.

It has been my honor this year to work side by side with an amazingly dedicated event leadership team, our team captains, the team members, our donors, our sponsors and this entire community. This was my first year working with you, and I can clearly see that the true strength in our fight can be found in the impressive community spirit that is evident in Florence.

You put Florence on the map year after year in this worldwide battle, and we are honored to stand by you.

Thank you for making Florence and the world a better place, by fighting with us. We are so very proud of each of you.

Amy Bickleman American Cancer Society Community Development Manager

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SATURDAY, JULY 22 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10 a.m. — Registration Begins Noon — Opening Ceremonies 12:30 p.m. — Survivor and Caregiver Lap 12:30-7p.m. — Silent Auction in the Main Room

1-9:30p.m. — Fun Team activities Games Live Music 2-3p.m. — Mr. Relay Contest 9 p.m. — Luminaria Ceremony 11 p.m. — Closing Ceremonies

Purple. It’s the color that represents cancer awareness and can be found everywhere at American Cancer Society Relay For Life events. But we don’t want to stop there! We want to paint the world purple, creating more awareness for our cause and bringing more people to our events. Let us Paint Your World Purple this year in Florence!

It’s time to get your Que on!

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Relay For Life Rules

About Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to save lives from cancer. Uniting communities across the globe, we celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and take action for lifesaving change. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society provide free information and support for people facing the disease today, educate people about how to reduce their risk for cancer or detect it early when it’s the easiest to treat, and fund cancer research that will help protect future generations.

1. Have fun!

2. All participants must register and obtain a wristband. Registration is free!

3. Teams are responsible for their own “site” and provisions such as food, rain gear, signs, shelter, etc. Each team member is also encouraged to raise $100 or more.

4. Teams establish their own schedule. One member of each team is asked to be on the “track” at all times.

5. No tobacco, alcoholic products or firearms are allowed on the grounds.

6. Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or chaperone sign the Minor Release Form.

7. Team captains are responsible for actions of team members and families.

8. Team sites may be erected in designated areas only. Teams may load in their sites beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Teams are expected to load out their sites following the event at midnight, or Sunday between 10 a.m. and noon. Teams are encouraged to decorate their sites.

9. No extension cords may cross the walking track.

10. Don’t forget to visit our food vendors, Silent Auction and enjoy the great sounds of live music throughout the day.

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TEAMS — THE HEART OF RELAY FOR LIFE

BANKING ON LIFE- Oregon Pacific Bank employees and their families have participated in Relay For Life of Florence since the very beginning. In an organization this close-knit and dedicated to serving as a community partner, Relay For Life is a part of their company culture and they continue to be one of the top fundraising teams in Florence.

BANNER BANK- Banner Bank employees are passionate about their Relay For Life team. It is with honor that we raise funds and walk in the memory of our loved ones, family, friends, customers and friends not met yet.

CANCER HEALTH AND EDUCATION GROUP- The Florence Cancer Health and Education Group is a support group. It is changing the meeting days and times in August. The meetings will be on the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. There is no charge. The meetings are open to people with all types of cancer and also caregivers. We would love your support.

CHOWDER HEADS- Mo’s Restaurant team returns again for the Florence event.

FREDDIE BEARS- A team made up of Florence Fred Meyer associates and family members.

LADIES OF THE ELKS- Our team represents the Ladies of Elks, an auxiliary of Florence Elks Lodge 1858. Several of our members are cancer survivors and we have lost some of our members and spouses to cancer. The lodge thought it would be nice for the ladies of Elks to have their own team. We are proud of the number of ladies who have signed up to walk. This will be our second year as a team.

Senior Living. We are glad to be participating this year and as always guided by goodness, loyalty, faith and fun.

TEAM REEDSPORT- Walking in memory of loved ones who lost their battle and in honor of those still fighting.

2017 Florence Relay Fo Life Committe r e

LOVE CONNECTION- We are sponsored by Ada Grange #570. Some of the team have been relaying since the second year and the grange started a team in the third year. This year we have 3 survivors on the team. We relay for our family, friends, ourselves and everyone who has been touched Sponsorship an by cancer. We will be fundraising at our table. d Publicity : Jean Survivors and na Petersen Caregivers: Meg Stop by for some monster cookies or big rice an Schofield an Luminaria Coc d Karen Earnsh hairs: Julie Ras krispy treats. aw sman and Jane Yecny Silent Auction: Ryane Sydow Accounting: D NEWSIES- Siuslaw News Team Newsies are once ebbie Pike Relay Store: Lo again a proud sponsor of Relay for the 17th year ni Schofield Entertainment: in a row. The team is made up of Siuslaw News Michael Jacobs on Registration: Su employees and their families and friends. They e James Lo gistics: Florence honor their own that have fought the fight and Event Center Food & Conce won. They remember the few that lost their battle ssions: Craig’s BBQ American Can but live on in their memories. cer Society Part ner: Amy Bickleman SHOREBIRDS- We are sponsored by Shorewood

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Relay ’round-the-clock — Entertainment

real mixed bag of entertainment will occur at this year’s Relay For Life, being held for the first time at the Florence Events Center (FEC).

Kicking things off will be Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW), local kids doing songs they have just learned at this summer’s Song & Dance Camp with special performances by some of the leads from recent CROW productions at the FEC. Following CROW at 2 p.m. will be Florence’s favorite DJ, Dan Harkins, who will be doing karaoke and dance music. Dan can be heard on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Firehouse Restaurant on Bay Street in Old Town.

Performing classic country music at 3:30 and again at 5 p.m. will be the Buck & A Quarter Band as they perform highlights from their hit shows, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” and “Down A Classic Country Road.”

The band is led by keyboardist/vocalist/arranger Marty Adams, KCFM disc jockey, who appears weekdays from 2 to 6 p.m. on 104.1 FM. Marty’s background includes studio work on numerous popular albums ranging from gospel to Tanya Tucker and Tower of Power, many years leading the house band at Three Rivers Casino Resort, and recent performances with Buck & A Quarter Band at Seven Feathers Casino.

Joining Marty is vocalist/producer, Mike Jacobson, guitarist/vocalist Doug Bushwar, vocalist Denise Dee, vocalist Nancy Pearson, bassist/vocalist Earl Knight, and dependable drummer Bob Severy.

Mike has performed for more than 50 years with a wide variety of artists including Henry Mancini, George Hamilton and even Jerry Lewis. Mike is also a frequent

SCHEDULE

12:25 p.m. — National Anthem sung by Nyah Vollmar 12:30-1:30 p.m. — CROW (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) Song and dance by local youth 2-3 p.m. — Dan Harkins (DJ Dan) Karaoke/Music 3:30-4:30 p.m. — Buck & A Quarter Band - Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes? (classic country) 5-6 p.m. — Buck & A Quarter Band - Down A Classic Country Road (classic country) 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Buck & A Quarter Band - Rat Pack & All That (Great American Songbook) 8-9 p.m. — Steven McVay Ingham - Folksinger/artist Winner of Florence Got Talent at Relay For Life 2015

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Doug Bushwar has performed with country artists including the Maddox Brothers and Rose and Tanya Tucker.

Earl Knight has also performed with numerous country artists including Merle Haggard.

Denise Dee, a sultry country/jazz vocalist, has done a tremendous number of shows locally having appeared in “If I Didn’t Care: An Ink Spots tribute” and “Sentimental Journey,” as well as the two classic country shows mentioned above. Her version of Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man” brings down the house every time.

Nancy Pearson is best known for her portrayal of the legendary Patsy Cline at the Florence Playhouse. Her renditions of Patsy’s songs are always right on the mark.

The Buck & A Quarter Band changes to formal wear to perform their current “Rat Pack & All That” show at 6:30 p.m., featuring songs from the Great American Songbook.

Joining Marty, Mike, Denise and Bob is trumpeter John Stone. John most recently performed in CROW's “Death

By Dessert” at Three Rivers. He was also seen as a soloist in last year’s Holly Jolly Follies.

Topping off the evening at 8 p.m. is the versatile Steven McVay Ingham, vocalist/guitarist/fiddler, with a variety of his self-penned compositions as well as some familiar cover songs such as Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Boxer.”

All in all, it is sure to be a day to remember. Seating is limited so be sure to arrive early to see all of these great local artists.

All of the performers would like to thank the American Cancer Society for its neverending fight to cure this dread disease that has touched so many lives.

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2017 Relay Florence 2017 Relayfor ForLife Life of of Florence S Saturday, a t u r d a y, July Ju l y 22nd 22nd NNoon o o n tto o Midnight Midnight At Center Atthe theFlorence Florence Events Events Center Registration at 10:00 10:00 to Registration at to noon noon LuminariaCeremony Cermony 9:00 p.m.

Luminaria 9:00p.m.

A loved one, friend or neighbor, we all know someone who has been touched by cancer. After sunset at each Relay For Life event, there are hundreds of 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 a luminaria at our Relay For Life, simply complete the form and mail to the address below.

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Your name: ____________________________ Phone (Day/Evening): __________________ I would like a candle lit: Name: ________________________________ In Honor, In Memory, In Support Of, Thanks to caregiver Name: ________________________________ In Honor, In Memory, In Support Of, Thanks to caregiver Name: ________________________________ In Honor, In Memory, In Support Of, Thanks to caregiver Credit to Team: ____________________________ Donation Amount: $_______________

Requested minimum donation of $5.00 per luminaria

Please make checks payable to: American Cancer Society Mail to: Relay For Life of Florence ℅ Julie Rassmann 83360 S. Cove Drive, Florence OR 97439 www.RelayForLife.org/FlorenceOR We save lives & create more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

Mr. relay

his is a Relay For Life event that you will not want to miss. Now in its third year, the Mr. Relay Pageant returns on Saturday, July 22, at 2 p.m. Come see the gentlemen of our community get into “Paint Your World Purple” mode and dress in their prettiest gowns.

Be sure to donate to your favorite. The contestant who raises the most money between 2 and 3 p.m. will be crowned 2017 Mr. Relay!

Contestants can sign up to compete for Mr. Relay at the registration table at the Florence Events Center.

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