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Lissa Overlie, left, and Judy Thompson congratulate the participants on a job well done at the completion of last year's Relay for Life.
FALLON — If you're near the Churchill County Junior High School Saturday, you might hear what sounds like a massive party because the 2009 Relay for Life attendants will be having a blast.
Nevertheless, coordinators said everyone is welcome whether they are involved in the relay or not.
“Sit and listen to the entertainment, walk around and socialize,” said Russ Brooks, Relay for Life co-chair. “They don't have to be involved with the relay to come down and have a good time.”
The event starts at 5 p.m. Saturday at Bradley Field. It begins with Naval Air Station Fallon color guard, the National Anthem sung by Dineen Little and the inspiring survivor story of 80-year-old Newell Mills. Survivors will start rounds on the track at 5:35 p.m., and all teams will walk from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 a.m. Sunday morning.
One of the most anticipated events will occur at 6 p.m. when coordinators announce the winner of the competition to raise the most money between Eric Grimes, Churchill Economic Development Agency director, and Doug Drost, president of the Fallon Rotary Club.
“Whoever loses is going to get his head shaved,” said Judy Thompson, committee co-chair. “And it's Q-ball too. It's not just military shave.”
In addition to shavings, there will be tons of entertainment throughout the event including karate demonstrations by Northern Nevada Academy of Marital Arts, performances by Debbie Edwards' Swing Dancers, Sean Paranuk's magic and live music by Ten Ta'Midnite, Trigger and DJ Scott Paranuk.
“It's a party all night long,” Thompson said. “It's one big party to raise money to hopefully eradicate this nasty disease.”
All money raised goes to the American Cancer Society, which has actively supported organizations and individuals in the community, Thompson said.
“I'm a cancer survivor, and I know when I was in my cancer treatment and I had lost my hair and stuff, the American Cancer Society was there for me,” Thompson said. “I know one of the medications I was on — if the American Cancer Society hadn't done the research, we wouldn't even have it.”
Thompson and Brooks agreed people unaffected by cancer should still consider attending, not only to enjoy a great event, but also because someday supporting cancer research will be important to them.
“The sad part is that somehow in their lifetime, they will be affected or know someone who is affected,” Thompson said. “I have people participate because they've lost an animal to cancer.”
The event will go through the night and wind down with breakfast by the Kiwanis Club Sunday morning from 6:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. It is free for participants wearing their Relay for Life participant T-shirt.
Brooks and Thompson hope the entire community will consider attending because the money raised from having a good time is going to help save lives.
“All the technology, all the medications, treatments — all the things that have come about are a result of the funds raised for cancer research,” Brooks said. “It's the result of events like this.”
For more information contact Judy Thompson 423-8111 or Russ Brooks 423-7056 or go to www.relayforlife.org/fallonnv.
Nevertheless, coordinators said everyone is welcome whether they are involved in the relay or not.
“Sit and listen to the entertainment, walk around and socialize,” said Russ Brooks, Relay for Life co-chair. “They don't have to be involved with the relay to come down and have a good time.”
The event starts at 5 p.m. Saturday at Bradley Field. It begins with Naval Air Station Fallon color guard, the National Anthem sung by Dineen Little and the inspiring survivor story of 80-year-old Newell Mills. Survivors will start rounds on the track at 5:35 p.m., and all teams will walk from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 a.m. Sunday morning.
One of the most anticipated events will occur at 6 p.m. when coordinators announce the winner of the competition to raise the most money between Eric Grimes, Churchill Economic Development Agency director, and Doug Drost, president of the Fallon Rotary Club.
“Whoever loses is going to get his head shaved,” said Judy Thompson, committee co-chair. “And it's Q-ball too. It's not just military shave.”
In addition to shavings, there will be tons of entertainment throughout the event including karate demonstrations by Northern Nevada Academy of Marital Arts, performances by Debbie Edwards' Swing Dancers, Sean Paranuk's magic and live music by Ten Ta'Midnite, Trigger and DJ Scott Paranuk.
“It's a party all night long,” Thompson said. “It's one big party to raise money to hopefully eradicate this nasty disease.”
All money raised goes to the American Cancer Society, which has actively supported organizations and individuals in the community, Thompson said.
“I'm a cancer survivor, and I know when I was in my cancer treatment and I had lost my hair and stuff, the American Cancer Society was there for me,” Thompson said. “I know one of the medications I was on — if the American Cancer Society hadn't done the research, we wouldn't even have it.”
Thompson and Brooks agreed people unaffected by cancer should still consider attending, not only to enjoy a great event, but also because someday supporting cancer research will be important to them.
“The sad part is that somehow in their lifetime, they will be affected or know someone who is affected,” Thompson said. “I have people participate because they've lost an animal to cancer.”
The event will go through the night and wind down with breakfast by the Kiwanis Club Sunday morning from 6:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. It is free for participants wearing their Relay for Life participant T-shirt.
Brooks and Thompson hope the entire community will consider attending because the money raised from having a good time is going to help save lives.
“All the technology, all the medications, treatments — all the things that have come about are a result of the funds raised for cancer research,” Brooks said. “It's the result of events like this.”
For more information contact Judy Thompson 423-8111 or Russ Brooks 423-7056 or go to www.relayforlife.org/fallonnv.
