Relay for Life Newsletter, February 27, 2023
Winter Fundraising Challenge
You still have time to raise $350 by March 3 to earn a sweet Relay for Life hoodie. Interested? You’ll find a picture of the hoodie and details here. This is prime Relay swag people!
Lakeside Mall Kick off Event Sunday April 2
Do some laps around the mall to get ready for relay from 1:00 – 4:00. We’ll be sharing the mall with a vendor event so we should have an excellent turn out. Also this is your chance to get your hands on thos amazing mall pretzels. More info to follow!
Survivor Search
If you know a survivor or are a cancer survivor, call 1-800-277-2345 to sign up with our event. Tell them you are signing up for Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township and you’ll be signed up for a shirt, a chance to take a survivor lap, and have a lunch at Relay! You can also go to the event website to register a survivor: Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACSCAN) Cancer Action Day March 15, 2023
Wednesday March 15 is Cancer Action Day at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, MI from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm EST. Kelley Riley is the Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Twp. ACSCAN lead and has all the info you need. Email her at kmriley1980@gmail.com for info on this event. If you want to advocate for cancer legislation from the comfort of your home, learn how for just $10 a year you can support the needs of cancer patients and their families in state and federal legislatures by following this link or by emailing Kelley at kmriley1980@gmail.com.
Relay Fundraisers
It isn’t too late to get your Charlie’s Angels Hot Rod calendar for 2023. Learn more here
Charlie’s Angels still has NCAA March Madness Squares available. See details here
Charlie’s Angels Euchre Tournament – April 15, 2023 at Cracklewood Golf Course. Check out the details at this link.
Charlie’s Angels Drag Bingo – April 21, 2023 at Shelby Gardens Banquets and Events. See the flyer with details here
Charlie’s Angels Casino Trip – Saturday May 6 to the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino in Standish, MI. Hop on the bus for a fun day (8 am to 6 pm) of gambling and comradery. 21 years and older only please. See this flyer for more details.
Are you planning some fundraisers of your own? Have some questions? Have suggestions? You can contact us at relayneighborhood@gmail.com or contact the ACS lead April Busch at april.busch@cancer.org
Theme Laps and Volunteers
Our wonderful, fun team of high school volunteers are bringing back theme laps this year. They have all sorts of fun ideas to keep the party going, but we would like to hear if you have any. Please email your lap ideas to relayneighborhood@gmail.com to put them in the mix. If you know anyone who still needs volunteer hours you can follow this link for a variety of opportunities.
Calling all sponsors!
If you know a business who would like to sponsor our event? Get our 2023 sponsorship brochure at this link.
2023 Meeting Schedule: Attending meetings introduces you to your fellow Relayers and gets you up to speed on all your Relay needs.
Where:
Shelby Township Activities Center
14975 21 Mile Rd, Shelby Twp.
Who:
Event Leadership Team (ELT) meets at 6:00
Team Leads and Volunteers meet at 7:00 (but are welcome to the ELT meeting if they are interested)
When:
Thursday March 16
Thursday April 20
Thursday May 18
Event Details
The 2023 Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township|
Saturday May 20, 11am – 11pm
River Bends Park
5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317