The Walker County Relay for Life will kick off a year of fundraising for the American Cancer Society with an informational meeting Monday.
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the community room of the West Hill Mall.
Allen Branch, teams coordinator, said the purpose of the gathering is to announce the theme of this year’s relay and provide the objective of Relay for Life and fundraising efforts.
“It’s like an orientation for people that have never participated in Relay for Life,” he said.
Branch also said there will be a miniature luminary ceremony, where survivors and those lost to cancer are honored.
This is the sixth year the Walker County Relay for Life has sponsored fundraising events, including the relay held in April. The relay is an all-night event with a survivor's walk and various other activities.
“Relay is for everyone to get together and share the good times and honor the survivors,” Branch said.
This is the 25th anniversary of the Relay for Life movement, which was started by Dr. Gordy Klatt of Washington. Klatt raised $24,000 his first year when he walked around a track for a full 24 hours.
Teams of 15 are able to register and raise funds until the day of the event, Branch said.
There will be team captain meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce meeting room.
For more information, visit the Walker County Relay for Life at www.walkercountyrelay.org or call Branch at (936) 714-4579.
Local News
Relay for Life to kick off new year on Monday
- Local News
-
-
Colorful celebration back for 2nd Latin Arts Festival
All things Latin will be discussed, learned and experienced and during the second annual Huntsville Latin American Arts Festival.
-
City weighs development corporation
Work to set up a $800,000 a year nonprofit economic development corporation tasked with bringing new business to Huntsville will be “a test case” for the community’s trust in the newly elected Huntsville City Council, one of its members warned Tuesday.
-
City hosts class on oil and gas laws
Oil and gas drilling provides a needed service, but the waste is cause for concern in cities across America. Even in those cities where drilling isn't taking place, there are still spills and leaks from cleanup trucks that can cause hazards to the environment, as well as other motorists.
-
New Waverly first graders receive lesson on proper dental hygiene
First graders at New Waverly Elementary found out how to take care of their teeth Tuesday morning during an assembly in the school’s cafeteria.
- Vandals strike Elkins Lake
-
Highway 19 ramps are closing
- SHSU working to prevent pest’s impact on sugarcane
- SHSU hosts Indian Country jail officials
-
Black History Scholarship Musical
-
Tourism numbers up for Walker County
From commercials to television shows and even a web video, Walker County was in the spotlight in 2011.
The new year is shaping up to be successful for tourism as well, according to Kimm Thomas, director of tourism and cultural services for the city of Huntsville. - More Local News Headlines
-
Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House'
Triple Win: Santorum Takes MN, MO, CO
Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming
No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner
Romney Congratulates Santorum, Focuses on Obama
Paul Says Results Help Him Rack Up Delegates
Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Raw Video: Giants Celebrate Another Super Bowl
Cab Driver Helps Wis. Family Escape House Fire
Greek Leaders Seek Deal As Bankruptcy Looms
Bernanke: Recovery Depends on Consumer Spending
Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe
Eastwood in Super Bowl Ad 'Compassionate'
Stranded Fishermen Rescued From Bay of Green Bay
Analyst: Outside Troops Won't Intervene in Syria
Police: Father Planned Deadly Fire for Some Time
