Ramona Relay for Life kicks off season
Members of the 14th annual American Cancer Society 24-hour Ramona Relay for Life Committee invite the community to join them in their Rock-N-Purple Fight against Cancer. The relay will begin on April 9 at 8 a.m., but the season starts now.
Those interested in participating can start or join a relay team or bring their ideas and talents and be part of the leadership team. They can be part of a change movement that says “nope” to cancer and says “Yes, I really know I can make a difference.”
Everyone has been touched by cancer, either themselves or a family member or friend, and the 24-hour relay celebrates life in a meaningful and fun way while raising money for cancer research and education.
Purple is the official color of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and this year’s theme is Rock-N-Purple, Ramona style.
“We honor those who we have lost in moving ceremonies, we gather for fundraisers to fund the cure, and we hope, we fight, we walk, we dance, we laugh, we live,” said event organizers. “Join us.”
Following are relay fundraisers:
▪ Feb. 1, 6 to 8:30 p.m. — Open house, Valentine’s Day theme at 16307 Swartz Canyon Road. Appetizers, drinks and a fun night of shopping.
▪ Feb. 28, 1 to 5 p.m. — Wine tasting at La Finquita Winery & Vineyard.
▪ March 4, 6 to 8 p.m. — Zumbathon dance to many different styles from around the world, Olive Pierce Middle School Gym.
▪ March 5, 10 a.m. — Paint the town purple. Hang bows and spread the purple message in Ramona.
▪ April 9-10, 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. — Ramona Rock-N-Purple Relay for Life, Wilson Stadium, 720 Ninth St. Be part of a relay team, join the relay leadership team or just enjoy some fun events, good food, music, and emotional ceremonies.
An equestrian event and golf tournament are among other fundraisers that will be held.
For more information, go to www.relayforlife.org/ramonaca.
Visit or join the relay at Facebook, www.facebook.com/ramonarelayca.
Heather McGhee is marketing chair for the 2016 Ramona Relay for Life.