RFL of Greater Shelby Township, April 22, 2024
Less than one month until our Recipe for a Cure at Relay for Life of Greater Shelby Township on Saturday May 18 11am – 11pm at River Bends Park located at 5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317.
Recipe of the Week: A few simple ingredients and you will have a cool and tasty no bake Éclair Cake that is as popular as it is quick. My daughter Jana asks for it every year for her birthday and I don’t event think of making it with any fancy ingredients because she loves the original. Find the recipe here
Michigan Relay for Life Spring Challenge: Raise $250 between today and May 10 and earn a “Celebrate – Remember – Fight Back” light blue hooded long sleeve sun shirt. This is a perfect weight for summer and will help you Fight Back against the sun’s rays!
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. It seems like a small things but our survivors love going on a little “treasure hunt” at all our campsites. You can also request promotional items or donations from local businesses or medical practices. Those with a limited number of items can include the disclaimer “while supplies last” on their coupons. Coupon ideas will be due in one week so let us know what you are offering! Coupon ideas will be due in one week so let us know what you are offering or email your plans directly to Kim at kdonahue87@comcast.net.
Volunteer hours: If you are a high school student or know a high school student in need of volunteer hours, please go to Volunteer Hours at Sign up Genius to sign up. We have a variety of tasks in two and three hour increments and would love to see them all filled.
Fundraisers
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.
Campsite selection: We still have campsites left so if you need one for our event, please email me (your fearless volunteer leader Chris Fecteau) at chris45925@aol.com or send me a text at 586.306.9176.
Calling all Silent Auction participants: Queen of the Silent Auction Carolyn Paone sent out a reminder email with more details about Silent Auction. Read it here. It isn’t too late to get on the Silent Auction bandwagon, but you should act fast! Please contact Carolyn with your plans per the email message.
We need more teams, members, and survivors!
There is still time to sign up for Relay as a participant or as a survivor. Follow this link to get this done. It really is better with more of us!: 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: Everyone!
When: Thursday May16 6:00-7:30 – Last meeting before Relay! Bring any money you’ve collected and get all your questions answered. Open house style meeting so stay as long as you’d like!