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PHOENIX April 21, 2009 –
Paradise Valley Community College hosts its fifth Relay for Life, from 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, until 6 a.m. Saturday, April 25. Cancer survivors and their friends and families join faculty, college staff, students, church members, civic groups and others from the community to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Teams of eight to 15 people gather for an overnight celebration at Shoenhair Field, on the college campus at 32nd Street and Union Hills Drive, just west of SR 51. Each team taking part in the relay collects donations and then camps out in the center of Shoenhair Field for the all-night festivities. Relay for Life is not a race, however, at least one person from each team walks the track throughout the event.
During the opening ceremonies, cancer survivors are recognized and then the Ceremony of Hope is held. This is a luminaria service where candles are lighted around the track and a bagpipe plays in honor of those who have passed on.
Luminarias for $10 may be purchased in memory of a loved one. Anyone contributing $100 to the PVCC Means Business team will receive a ceramic luminaria created by Business faculty member Gary Smith.
Although the cause is somber, Norma Chandler, PVCC Team Development Chair, points out that Relay for Life is like a big slumber party with entertainment, food, games, raffles, face painting, music and more. The event is free. You do not have to register or be on a team to attend.
To join a team, register online at www.acsevents.org/relay/az/northvalley or contact Norma Chandler at norma.chandler@pvmail.maricopa.edu.
