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Relay For Life seeking volunteers
Nov 05, 2009
The next Dublin Relay For Life is seven months away, but planning already has begun for the local American Cancer Society fundraiser. This year's Relay in Dublin raised a little more than $50,000, and chair Stephanie Reed is hoping to increase that in 2010 despite the tough economy.
"I'd really like to see us double that," she said. "Even though things are bad, there is no reason this community can't do that."
To help accomplish this, Reed said she's focusing on expanding the Relay committee. Another Relay chair, Jay Randall, already has stepped up, said Reed, who is looking for a public relations specialist to help get the word out, along with anyone who wants to help.
"I'd like to expand the committee this year. There is something for everyone to do," she said. "You can do as much or as little as you have time for. We just really need folks to help."
An open house for potential committee members and Relay teams is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the upstairs area of the Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road.
While some might be pondering whether to start a Relay team, Reed said others are already working on fundraising for the Dublin Relay For Life that is set for June 12-13.
Reed said the Faithful Friends of Dublin Community Church Relay team will hold a fundraiser featuring local and home-based businesses including Chopstix Purses, Pampered Chef and Sweet Tooth Cottage from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.
"People can shop and fight cancer at the same time," Reed said.
The event will be held at the Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge St. To attend, contact Barb Anderson at tanderson@ columbus.rr.com.
According to Reed, local high school students also are beginning plans for Relay fundraising.
The youth ambassador program kicked off recently with about 55 students from Dublin's three high schools. The program, in its third year, gets students involved in Relay For Life through volunteering and fundraising.
This year, Reed said youth ambassadors will reach out to younger children in the community through educational programs for elementary and middle school students.
Mini-relays for middle and elementary schools also could be in the works, Reed said.
While the Dublin Relay For Life is set for June 12-13 at Jerome High School, Reed said the fate of the Blarney Hop is uncertain and it could be hosted at another location this year.
Last year's event was held at the Shoppes at River Ridge after Dublin's St. Patrick's Day parade to raise money and awareness for Relay For Life.
"An alternate venue is possible," Reed said. "We're hoping to have the Blarney Hop again."
For more information on Dublin Relay For Life, look online at relayforlife.org/Dublin.
To become involved with the Relay For Life committee, contact Reed at stephaniehreed@ aol.com.
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