March 15 and 16, 2008
Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society's signature event, is a fun-filled overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. At Relay, people from within the community gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer, and to fight back against this disease. Relay participants help raise money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society in its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major health issue. During Relay for Life events, teams of people gather at schools, taking turns walking or running laps. The events are held overnight to represent the fact that cancer never sleeps. Through the survivors' lap and the luminaria ceremony, we honor the people who have faced cancer first hand, and we remember those who have been lost to this disease and celebrate those who have survived.
The Charlotte County Relay for Life theme is "Toon Out Cancer", thus cartoon names for teams participating. The Isle-ettes, representing the Isle Yacht Club, team name is "Happy Feet". We welcome all to visit us at the Happy Feet campsite from 3:00 pm Saturday, March 15th to 9:00 am Sunday, March 16th. Come and join us in a lap to stamp out cancer.
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