RFL of Greater Shelby Township April 8, 2024
It is time to move to weekly updates as we work to find a Recipe for a Cure at Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township. We are also whipping up a big batch of fun so join us Saturday May 18 11am – 11pm at River Bends Park located at 5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317. We have a recipe to fund a cure, but we need you!
Recipe of the Week: I love bread pudding and this recipe for Yankee Bread Pudding could not be easier. Find the recipe here
Deadline for Sponsorships is April 19. If you know a local business that would like to be a part of our event, please let April know ASAP at april.busch@cancer.org. There are many levels of participation/costs, with something for every budget!
Survivor Coupon Book: As part of our gifts to survivors we will be handing out coupon books. If you would like to have a little treat or gift for survivors to redeem at the event, we will be making a list for Kim of Carolyn’s Quest to print and have available the day of the event. In the past people have given out cookies, trinkets, even hugs. Those with a limited number of items can include the disclaimer “while supplies last” on their coupons. More information will be available at the next meeting and in the next newsletter!
Portillo’s Fundraiser Success! We had an exceptional event Kick-off/fundraiser last Thursday at Portillo’s. Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township brought in $930 in sales which means $186 will be added to our event total. It was so nice to see everyone and enjoy some excellent grub! Thanks for everyone who took part!
Volunteer hours: If you are a high school student or know a high school student in need of volunteer hours, we will be posting our Sign Up Genius link in the newsletter April 15 with additional opportunities to earn hours on the day of the event!
Fundraisers
Euchre Tournament at Cracklewood Golf Club, 18215 24 Mile Rd. Macomb 48042 – Saturday, April 13. 21 and older. Doors open at 5:00, event starts at 6:00. $20 a ticket gets you Euchre, pizza, pop, dessert, and cash bar. There will be prizes and a 50/50 drawing too. You must register and pay in advance. Contact Jamie at jamielynncase@gmail.com or Mary at mcicala@yahoo.com to register.
Euchre for the Cure at Abbey Ridge Apts Clubhouse 211 East Market Street, Oxford MI 48371 Saturday April 20. Doors open at 6pm and play begins at 7pm. Brought to you by Team Final Round, tickets are $40 to play and $20 to watch. Pizza provided by Sick Pizza. Salad and dessert are included also BYOB. There will be a 50/50 Raffle and $1 Euchres. Prepay using Venmo: @kristina-lavin-1
Ketchup for Cancer is back. Orders due by Thursday May 9th and pick-up Thursday May 16th. Tomatoes, peppers, and herbs $4 each. 12″ Lettuce Bowls $17.50 each or 2 for $30. 10″ Hanging Baskets $25 each. Details on varieties of plants and prices here. Contact Diana Humphries at purpledi@comcast.net to place your orders.
Casino Bus Trip brought to you by Charlie’s Angels on June 1, 2024 to Hollywood Casino in Toledo, OH. Bus loads at 7:45 am from Walmart parking lot located at 23 Mile and Shelby Parkway. 21 and older only and you must have a valid ID to enter the casino. Cost is $45 each and includes $10 free play and $10 food voucher. Contact Diana Humphries at purpledi@comcast.net to reserve a spot. You will be dropped off at the Walmart parking lot by 6:00 pm and there will be a stop for ice cream on the way home.
50/50 Raffle – You Sell the Tickets and Your Team’s Fundraising Gets Credit!
We have tickets for our 50/50 raffle on sale now. For every ticket sold, your fundraising or your team’s fundraising gets credit for $2. There is no limit to the number of tickets you can sell or the amount your team can earn! Though you need not be present to win, this is a great way to build awareness of our event and increase participation.
Each ticket costs $2 and the winner will be drawn on May 18 at our event at River Bends park at 6:30. One lucky person will take home the prize so buy/sell your tickets now. Contact our Raffle Lead Nancy Jo Kulikowski at njkulikowski@yahoo.com for more info or get your tickets at any of the meetings.
We need more teams, members, and survivors!
We have the room for so many more teams, people, and survivors! It isn’t too late to build your team bigger and better! It’s not too late to find others who are ready to start a team! If you know someone who needs more answers or wants to sign up, send them to the event page: Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township
2024 Meeting Schedule:
Attending meetings introduces you to your fellow Relayers and gets you up to speed on all your Relay needs. This next meeting is all about logistics and picking your campsite.
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 (come to the ELT meeting if they are interested)
When:
- Thursday April 11
- Thursday May16
Hope to see you all April 11!