RELAY

White Bear Lake Relay For Life

Schedule Of Events

10:00 AM – Event opens to set up campsites/luminaries

5:30 PM – Survivor tent opens (cancer survivors get a gift bag and recognized, sign up early for a t-shirt at wbrelay.org); White Bear Lion’s Club concessions open; luminary sales and raffle ticket (5 prizes including cash up to $1000 and MN Twins tickets) sales begin

6:30 PM – Welcome/Opening

7:00 PM – Cancer Survivor/ Caregiver speaker followed by Survivor & Caregiver lap around the track

7:30 PM – Live music by local musicians John Evans & Dave Lenz begins

8:00 PM – Cancer Survivor/ Caregiver speaker; Messages to heaven (tied to biodegradable helium filled balloons) released during sunset

9:00 PM – Lighting of luminaries around the track (pictured above) followed by silent lap around the track

10:00 PM – Closing

Activities

Silent Auction (online), inflatables, team fundraisers (baked goods, games, lap beads, item sales, and more!)

History Of Relay

Relay For Life of White Bear Lake was started by our neighbors, Keith and Patty Warner. As their daughter neared the end of her battle with cancer, they made a pledge to her that they would work to create a world in which other families wouldn’t have to go through what they had - losing a child, and their granddaughter losing her mom at a very young age.

Now in its 29th year, the event pulls people from all over the metro to walk in honor or in memory of someone they’ve lost to cancer. Together,we’ve created a refuge that embraces those who have been diagnosed and those who love them. We are excited to be back on the track at WBL HS South Campus and will line it with small white bags, luminaries, lit by a candle with the name of those we love written on the side. Please join us and invite a Cancer Survivor or anyone who has lost someone to Cancer to attend.

White Bear Lake stands strong in the fight to end cancer. With donations of money (and 10” or more of hair to Locks of Love who makes wigs for those undergoing treatment) – together we ARE making a difference.

Relay For Life of White Bear Lake Area

July 26-27, 2019

American Cancer Society

Relay For Life raises money for the American Cancer Society, an organization that does incredible things for cancer survivors and caregivers – here is where your donations go: Funding breakthroughs –finding the best science to find answers that save lives 16,750+ nights of lodging provided to cancer patients and caregivers in Minnesota – our Hope Lodge helps ease the financial burden when travel for cancer care becomes necessary

Breaking down barriers for screenings – 73% colon cancer screening rate among age-eligible adults in MN, yet many MN communities have lower screening rates, ACS is working to break down barriers and increase rates to 80% in every community, nationwide

Build passionate communities – uniting compassionate volunteers and connecting patients to the care they need

Providing direction – cancer information, answers, and hope, available every minute of every day, 51,000+ patients & individuals in MN received help by phone, online, or inperson (1-800-ACS-2345 or cancer.org)