Relay For Life Of Morristown, Morris Township And Morris Plains June 5-6, 2009

Have you been touched by cancer? Do you know someone who has been a victim or survivor to the disease?

Here is your chance to help fight back!

Your involvement with Relay for Life supports lifesaving American Cancer Society (ACS) programs and services such as the 24 hour, 7 days a week cancer information phone line and website, research (ACS has funded more than $431 million in grants) for cures, prevention, and treatments, advocacy for laws that help people with cancer, and providing services for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and those who love them.

Description:
On Friday June 5, volunteers are needed to help with registration, selling food and luminarias, and putting luminarias out on the track from 3:00 PM through the evening. You make your own hours- stay as short or as long as you want. We appreciate any time you can give.

History:
In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He ran for more than 83 miles. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk with Dr. Klatt for 30 minutes. His efforts raised $27,000 to fight cancer.

While circling the track those 24 hours, Dr. Klatt thought about how others could take part in his mission to fight cancer. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Over the next few months, he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event, known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In 1986, with the help of Pat Flynn – now known as the “Mother of Relay” – 19 teams took part in the first team Relay event on the track at the historic Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.

Contact people:

Melanie Hostetter, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Jordan Falzarano, Project Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (973) 285-8140

Address:

Early Street Morristown, NJ 07960 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.relayforlife.org/morristownNJ

Directions:

Relay for Life of Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains takes place at the Morristown High School, Early Street, Morristown.

Last updated on April 22, 2009