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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-06-21, Page 3Relay for Life Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star From bpm until midnight last Friday evening, 10 registered teams, countless volunteers and spectators took part in Relay for Life. Approximately 100 registered partici- pants, plus spectators and volunteers, took to the GDCI track to support can- cer research and to honour those who are still fighting or to remember those who lost their battle to cancer. The evening included food and drinks, several activities, live entertain- ment from Local musicians and a sense of community. There were illuminated bags, which spelled out 'Cancer Changes Every- thing' across the .lawn. Local busi- nesses sponsored a letter in that statement on the lawn for $250, which allowed Relay for Life to have enough bags to spell out that statement, which illuminated the track through- out the night. "The message of it being a journey and going the distance and walking together, that you're not in this alone, is still very strong," Laura Pethick, Com- munity Fundraising specialist explained the significance of walking around the track throughout the night. There were also single illuminated bags that Lined the track. These bags were there in memory of someone that has lost their fight, or in honour of someone who is still fighting or has won the fight. "It can be about loss or it can be about celebration. It's about how can- cer has changed us and impacted us and we are here to pay tribute to that," said Laura. Laura provides staff support to the fields of Huron -Perth communities. When there is a community event like Relay for Life going on there is a work- ing group of volunteers called the Com- mittee and they plan the event but Laura helps guide and support the event. CONTINUED > PAGE 12 Wednesday, June 21, 2017 • Signal Star 3 Photos by Kathleen Smith/Goderich Signal Star At the beginning of the evening's event, local cancer survivors made the first trek around the track, led by a pipe band as spectators cheered them on to honour their struggle. r - Ileglcids! Tell us why you love Goderich •. & YOU COULDWIN!. ' Draw us a picture of why you love Goderich and you could win a Goderich 190th prize pack! Submit your drawings to Goderich Town Hall or the Town Hall drop box. A random drawing will be made at the Children's Festival on Saturday June 24th. ty - "3-4_ • 3—,— • • Join us at the Goderich Children's Festi to celebrate • Canada's 150th & Goderich's 190th birthdays! Saturday June 24th ° 10am — 3pm at the Memorial Arena - Rain or shine bran Jr,;mon►fy Submissions should be on 8.5" x 11" paper. On the back please include child's name, age, parent's name and conta Drawings will be displayed at the festival. Submissions will not be returned. For more info: goderichchildrensfestival@yahoo.com or in 2CHECK OUT OUR SILENT AUCTION www.goder chchild-sensfestival.ca LIVE ONLINE JUNE 9TH Come enjoy Dan the Music Man & Four Paws Flying Dog Agility Show! CANADAin 11 •ODIDIICM Happy 150t" Birthday Canada! Happy 190t" Birthday Goderich! re The Goderich Rotary Club is celebrating! Decorate Your Home or Business Competition! REGISTER TODAY TO WIN 519-524-6600 Businesses 1s' Prize 2n° Prize 3^0 Prize 1000 $750 $500 1st Prize $500 plus 50 Certificates of Excellence to be awarded The contest will be judged the week of June 25th - June 30th Winners announced on July 1st Canada Day! /50 (_