A meeting to discuss the Rugged West Relay for Life will be held on Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City Masonic Temple. We are asking that anyone interested in being on the organizing committee or in having a team at the Relay attend this very important meeting.
The Rugged West Relay for Life is a 12-hour event which is part of the American Cancer Society. The money raised through corporate sponsorships and by the participating teams goes to help fund cancer research, services for those fighting cancer and education. The event also recognizes local cancer survivors with a survivor walk which starts the event. And the heart of the Relay is always the luminaria ceremony where the candles in the luminarias are lit as the names are read of the cancer survivors and those loved ones we have lost to this disease.
The Rugged West Relay for Life began in 2002 and for the past ten years we have had one of the strongest Relays in our 12-state region. We have raised over $585,000 and have upwards of 15 teams at the Relay and have lined the track with over 30,000 luminarias over the 10 years. This event has been one of the area’s signature events that showed our concern for our friends, neighbors and loved ones who have battled cancer.
The event takes planning and work. There has been a dedicated group who has worked on this event throughout the years. This year, we need new blood in the organizing committee and your help to put together a Rugged West Relay for Life for 2012. Those of us who have been on the committee are still here, but we need more help. If you are interested in being on the organizing committee or if you plan on having a team at the Relay please attend the meeting on Jan. 3 or give either Myra Anderson, 701-675-2267, or Joy Brew, 701-842-2164, a call before the meeting.
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