Thank You!

Relay for Life 2012 Album Where to begin? Thank you simply isn't enough.  What a great event!  Thankfully, we had great weather this year (with the exception of the freezing night temps).   We still have money coming in, but we made goal before the Relay even began!  That's a new record and much of that credit goes to Wendy who raised (as of today) over $2600 by herself.  Wow!! Awesome job Wendy! So many to thank for so many things... like Lynn for taking on the t-shirt orders.  I hope we didn't scare you off from doing it again, he he he.  Obviously Wendy for raising so much friggin' money.  HOLLA!  Missy for KNOWING without me saying anything that I forgot stuff and being willing to do what it takes to get it done. And also being our official team photographer.  Jenny for being our balloon getter and comic relief.  Seriously Jen, you have to stay next year!  Mike and kids for traveling all the way up from Virginia to be apart of something so special.  TJ for cooking, cleaning, feeding the animals... ha ha ha and much more.  Marcia and Steve for not even being on the team, and coming both days and staying to help us clean up on Saturday which is the suckiest job!  Babci... I'm glad you were able to come and hope you enjoyed your burnt hot dog :) Mostly, I want to personally thank Mert & Big Dave.  They really are the heart of this team.  They bring the Main tent, all the food, the grills and do most of the labor intensive work.  Without them, none of this would have been possible.  None. Period. As most of you know, this team was started because my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer way back when Alex was just 7 months old.  It has been sooo much work, but so worth it.  Each year just gets better and better and I'm happy we were able to do our 8th year for Relay this year.   Most of you know by now that we also won BEST FOOD for the 2nd year in a row, which is a HUGE DEAL for us.  I mean, we beat out Stearns meats!!  Holy cow!!  I am so proud of my Dad for his cooking skills and being the menu creator!  Next year, we definitely need a sign that tells everyone we serve "award winning" food, right? And how'd you guys like that ribbon light that went up during the luminaria ceremony?  SO COOL!  Next year, I'm hoping we can put a sign up telling everyone that we are closed down for this ceremony so we can all participate as a team and walk the track together.  Unless we can get some reliable people to volunteer to cover us while we walk... but we should still shut down during the lighting ceremony I think. You will all see above that I posted an album of all the pic's I took.  I'm not sure if you are able to add pictures, but if you can, please do.  I would love to see any of yours as well.   I will be in touch to make sure everyone gets back their coolers, tables, chairs, t-shirts.. etc....  but let me just say thank you again from the bottom of my heart for all that you do and have done! Ang

Last CAPTAIN Meeting

Well, it's here folks and the weather is going to BE GREAT.  We had our last captain meeting on Monday  night and it was packed!  So much to go over...
First.. general Relay info for you...

• We have 50 registered teams this year.
• 136 registered survivors (WE NEED MORE.. TELL ANY SURVIVOR YOU KNOW TO COME)
• 639 registered walkers

• To date, we have already raised $102,490

• The registration desk is looking for volunteers.  Only an hour or so.  Please let me know if you can help and I'll point you in the right direction.  All you are doing is taking in the forms that people fill out.

• If anyone would like to, they still need desserts for the survivor dinner.

• September 17th is our wrap up and awards night at the Knights of Columbus.  All are welcome, it's a wonderful eventing.

Other tidbits...

• Salon 769 will be there doing FREE HAIRCUTS as well as "Wigs for Kids" if you care to donate.  You can find them at Stearns site.
• Team Fight Like a girl will be doing massage's on Saturday morning.
• The Hoyt's will be there for our survivor lap.
• Team Drama Dearies will be holding a Mr. & Mrs. Southbridge pageant.  Bring your crazy clothes if you want to get in on that :)
• Gary McKinstry is back from 4-7:30 at Big Dog Bandits site, followed by another psychic- Vivian from 8-9.
• Oct. 21st at 11 AM in Elm Park, Worcester will be the 2nd annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" event.

OKAY... NOW.. onto our team info...

You all know what you are bringing and thank you!! You can drop your items off to me prior to Friday OR.. if bringing to the field.. you are only allowed to drive your car onto the field until 3pm.  And even then, you are required to drop off and immediately move your car.    Please remember to bring your OWN chair and a bag of ice.  Also, if you are not selling food or cooking it, please hang back in the second tent.. ESPECIALLY kids.. need to hang back.  Thanks for understanding!  We don't want anyone getting hurt.

And here is a reminder of what I suggest you bring with you:

• Address labels & Cash for raffle's
• Flip Flops/Sandals AND sneakers with socks
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Sweatshirt
• Ipod or CD player for walking the track
• Portable Fan

We will be on the field between 8 and 9 Friday morning to start setting up.  Any and all are welcome to come help.  The relay OFFICIALLY kicks off at 5:30, but y'all know we start selling EARLY!  People will be waiting for the grinders!  We love offers to help set up because it's a lot of work. :)  Also, any help breaking down Saturday is great too.  The Relay officially ends at NOON and then awards and packing up.

I am sooo happy and lucky to have you all in my life and I appreciate each and every one of you. Thanks for participating. Thanks for being a friend.  Thanks for helping us fight back against Cancer!

HUGS TO YOU ALL!
Ang

WE STILL HAVE NEEDS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Hi guys,
No-one has signed up yet for the following:

• Mustard
• Mayo
• Large box of aluminum foil
• box of large trash bags 

Please let me know if you can help out.

Lynn- Can you bring 2 large coolers?
Missy- can you bring a couple of cases of water?

REMEMBER...

You need your OWN CHAIR and PLEASE bring a bag of ice to the field with you :)
THANK YOU!!

My last team captain meeting is next Monday.. I will update you again then.  We will need help with set up and break down if you can make it.

Here is who signed up for what:

Wendy:

• Napkins
• Antibacterial wipes
• Ketchup
• Salt & Pepper

Jen B:

• 2 Cases of Gatorade

Marcia:

• 3 boxes of Joe on Saturday at the crack of dawn ;)

 Jenny H.:

• 20 pink balloons with the number 8 on them

Lynn:

• T-shirts
• Set-up

 The Olsons:

• 100 eggs
• Ham
• Cheese

Gerry & Jim

• 100 Pierogies

Update

Hey team members!  Just an update.. the Olson family will be donating all of the eggs, ham & cheese to make 100 egg sandwiches for Relay!  WooT! WooT!  Give them a shout out!

  THANK YOU OLSON'S!!!

And special thanks to LYNN (the DB) for handling all the t-shirt ordering and organizing!  That was a lot of work!

THANK YOU LYNN!!