Friends In The Fight

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.

Mar 25
Relay For Life Supports Cancer Research, Raises Funding Question
BY ERIN MAGUIRE, THE BULLETIN
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009It’s that time of year when tents fill college campuses and community parks as people walk overnight to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS) through Relay for Life, the world’s largest fundraising event.The Relay for Life is a walk-a-thon, typically 12- to 24-hours long, where teams raise money for research and services that support cancer patients and their families. Locally, events are scheduled from now through June, but some will choose not to participate because they deem the use of ACS funds as anti-life.The University of Pennsylvania and Temple University will kick off their Relays for Life with events on Friday. Penn participants will walk around Franklin Field where registration runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration for Temple is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Student Pavilion. A full list of local Relay events are posted by zip code at www.cancer.org.The Relay for Life consists of teams of between eight and 15 members, with the goal of keeping one person on the track at all times.continue reading at  http://thebulletin.us/articles/2009/03/25/news/local_state/doc49c9fa4090df7870601856.txt

Relay For Life Supports Cancer Research, Raises Funding Question

BY ERIN MAGUIRE, THE BULLETIN

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009It’s that time of year when tents fill college campuses and community parks as people walk overnight to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS) through Relay for Life, the world’s largest fundraising event.

The Relay for Life is a walk-a-thon, typically 12- to 24-hours long, where teams raise money for research and services that support cancer patients and their families. Locally, events are scheduled from now through June, but some will choose not to participate because they deem the use of ACS funds as anti-life.

The University of Pennsylvania and Temple University will kick off their Relays for Life with events on Friday. Penn participants will walk around Franklin Field where registration runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration for Temple is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Student Pavilion. A full list of local Relay events are posted by zip code at www.cancer.org.

The Relay for Life consists of teams of between eight and 15 members, with the goal of keeping one person on the track at all times.

continue reading at  http://thebulletin.us/articles/2009/03/25/news/local_state/doc49c9fa4090df7870601856.txt


Mar 19

6 friends, 1 fight
Our Reason to Relay
Join us at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® or make a donation to our team and help us support the fight against cancer! Fighting cancer is a team effort. The impact we can make together is much greater than what any of us could do alone. By supporting our team, you will be a part of a life-changing event that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and empowers all of us to fight back against a disease that takes too much.


6 friends, 1 fight

Our Reason to Relay

Join us at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® or make a donation to our team and help us support the fight against cancer! 


Fighting cancer is a team effort. The impact we can make together is much greater than what any of us could do alone. By supporting our team, you will be a part of a life-changing event that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and empowers all of us to fight back against a disease that takes too much.



your invite to fight!

your invite to fight!



We will be selling $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win some awesome prizes- mets tickets, a wine package, hair/shaving products, cash & more. All proceeds from the raffles will go directly to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

We will be selling $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win some awesome prizes- mets tickets, a wine package, hair/shaving products, cash & more. All proceeds from the raffles will go directly to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.


Mar 3

Our Reason to Relay: Join us at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® or make a donation to our team and help us support the fight against cancer! Fighting cancer is a team effort. The impact we can make together is much greater than what any of us could do alone. By supporting our team, you will be a part of a life-changing event that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and empowers all of us to fight back against a disease that takes too much.

Our Reason to Relay: Join us at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® or make a donation to our team and help us support the fight against cancer! Fighting cancer is a team effort. The impact we can make together is much greater than what any of us could do alone. By supporting our team, you will be a part of a life-changing event that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and empowers all of us to fight back against a disease that takes too much.


Event: Friends in the Fight: A Fabulous Affair
Date: March 21, 2009
Time: 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Location: The Oak Cellar at Jake’s Dilemma
430 Amsterdam Avenue between 80th and 81st Street, NY, NY

Details: $40 Open Bar includes your donation to Friends in the Fight Relay for Life Team. Beverages include Top-Shelf Liquor Cocktails, Draft Beer, Wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Payment accepted at door.
Raffle prizes.

Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event in which teams walk to raise funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.

Donations: If you would like to make an additional donation to Friends in the Fight, visit: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/friendsinthefight

RSVP: friendsinthefight@gmail.com (not required but appreciated)

Event: Friends in the Fight: A Fabulous Affair

Date: March 21, 2009

Time: 10:30 pm – 1:30 am

Location: The Oak Cellar at Jake’s Dilemma

430 Amsterdam Avenue between 80th and 81st Street, NY, NY

Details: $40 Open Bar includes your donation to Friends in the Fight Relay for Life Team. Beverages include Top-Shelf Liquor Cocktails, Draft Beer, Wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Payment accepted at door.

Raffle prizes.

Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event in which teams walk to raise funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.

Donations: If you would like to make an additional donation to Friends in the Fight, visit: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/friendsinthefight

RSVP: friendsinthefight@gmail.com (not required but appreciated)