Walkers invited in Relay For Life at Holiday Inn March 28-29
Cancer survivors and those who have fallen victim to the disease will be honored at the Fort Myers Beach Relay For Life at the Holiday Inn on the weekend of March 28-29.
The event’s opening ceremony begins at noon Saturday and will be followed with the survivor lap and the caregiver lap.
The 18-hour long walk is from noon Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday. Teams have been and will be assembled for the event. If interested, go to www.relayforlife.org/fortmyersbeachfl.
“Being a survivor and knowing first hand the generosity of the American Cancer Society, I’m very proud to be a part of the Fort Myers Beach Relay For Life,” said cancer survivor and Beach resident Jesse Loudermilk. “It’s a wonderful thing to see so many people get together and raise awareness and fun for such a worthy cause. We’re hoping this year’s event will be our biggest yet. Hopefully everyone can come out and walk a couple of laps for someone they know that’s been affected by cancer.”
That evening, a luminaria ceremony will pay tribute to those who have faced the disease. Luminaria bags can be purchased by a general donation at the luminaria tent until 7 p.m. The tents will supply crayons and markers for decoration purposes, while some further personalize the bags with a photo of the honoree.
At 7:15 p.m., the track will be cleared of all walkers to prepare for the luminaria bag lighting. Then, at 7:30 p.m., after all the bags have been lit, all participants and onlookers will be asked to join trackside and remain standing in silence for a brief program honoring the victims and survivors alike.
When the moment of slience has ended, everyone will be asked to walk a lap with a lit candle to honor those who cannot walk.
For more information, contact Alisha Buesing at 239-936-1113, ext. 124 or email her at Alisha.buesing@cancer.org.