On June 1st and 2nd, 2007, Port Hawkesbury’s first Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life was held on the grounds of the Tamarac Elementary School. This was a celebration of survival, a tribute to the lives of loved ones and a night of fun, entertainment, friendship, great food and fund raising to beat cancer. This was a 12-hour overnight non-competitive relay. Participants took turns walking, running or strolling around a track. Cancer survivors were invited to walk the first lap, it was very emotional as we watched the survivor’s victory lap which acknowledges and celebrates their courage in their struggle with cancer. At dusk, luminaries were lit all around the track. These are purchased In memory of or In honour of loved ones. They stayed lit all night as a quiet remembrance. St. Mark’s team, “St. Mark’s Striders”
consisted of 15 members who raised funds and sold luminaries. The total raised by St. Mark’s team was $1,744.00 exceeding our goal of $1,500.00. The overall amount raised over the two days was approximately $98,000.00. A BIG THANK YOU, to everyone who participated and helped.
Elaine Noseworthy
Team Captain
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