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Participants are gearing up for Saturday's Fallon Relay For Life event that benefits the American Cancer Society to fund cancer research, education, advocacy and provide services for those battling the disease.
Relay for Life takes place at the Churchill County Junior High School track.
As of late Thursday, Judy Thompson, co-chairperson of the Fallon relay, said the committee has raised $45,000.
Teams are formed to walk in the 15-hour relay, and each member is asked to donate $10. During the relay, each team must keep at least one member walking around the track at all times.
Registration for the event begins Saturday at 4 p.m., and opening ceremonies are at 5 p.m. Guest speaker Newell Mills will offer a few words, followed by the survivors and care givers walking a memorial lap.
The luminaria ceremony begins at 9 p.m. Luminaria bags are available for $10 each and can be decorated in any manner.
Thompson said she is excited by the number of team entered in this year's Relay for Life.
“We have 42 teams, an increase from last year,” she said.
Another contest that has sparked some interest is a fundraising challenge between Doug Drost, Fallon Rotary Club president, and Eric Grimes, executive director of the Churchill Economic Development Authority.
Thompson said the one who raises the least amount of money has to shave his head. However, if both raise at least $1,000, Thompson said both men with become bald. This takes place Saturday at 6 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club is serving a pancake breakfast Sunday morning at the track.
The final lap takes place at 7:40 a.m. with the event wrapping with an awards presentation for the best camp site and the most money raised.
“Come on out, have some fun and support Relay for Life,”said Thompson. “Get some food, listen to music and celebrate life.”
Relay for Life takes place at the Churchill County Junior High School track.
As of late Thursday, Judy Thompson, co-chairperson of the Fallon relay, said the committee has raised $45,000.
Teams are formed to walk in the 15-hour relay, and each member is asked to donate $10. During the relay, each team must keep at least one member walking around the track at all times.
Registration for the event begins Saturday at 4 p.m., and opening ceremonies are at 5 p.m. Guest speaker Newell Mills will offer a few words, followed by the survivors and care givers walking a memorial lap.
The luminaria ceremony begins at 9 p.m. Luminaria bags are available for $10 each and can be decorated in any manner.
Thompson said she is excited by the number of team entered in this year's Relay for Life.
“We have 42 teams, an increase from last year,” she said.
Another contest that has sparked some interest is a fundraising challenge between Doug Drost, Fallon Rotary Club president, and Eric Grimes, executive director of the Churchill Economic Development Authority.
Thompson said the one who raises the least amount of money has to shave his head. However, if both raise at least $1,000, Thompson said both men with become bald. This takes place Saturday at 6 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club is serving a pancake breakfast Sunday morning at the track.
The final lap takes place at 7:40 a.m. with the event wrapping with an awards presentation for the best camp site and the most money raised.
“Come on out, have some fun and support Relay for Life,”said Thompson. “Get some food, listen to music and celebrate life.”
