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Money Update: As of July 9th = $164,447!!!
On Line Fundraising as of July 9th: $65,541!!! - 4th in the State!
Did you miss taking that special picture from Relay 09? Maybe you wish you could see those sexy Mr. Relay contestants one more time or missed taking that picture of that memorable moment of the Survivor Lap. Karen Patterson from Team San Juanita's has an entire album of Bartram Trail Relay For Life pictures ready for you!
Go to www.focusedonyoujax.com to view and purchase the pictures with all proceeds benefiting The American Cancer Society.
You can contact Karen at kjpjax@mac.com for more information.
Each year the Relay For Life Committee selects an individual to be the Honorary Survivor. This year we are pleased to announce that Gabriella Quintero has been selected and will lead our opening lap. 
Gabriella Quintero is an eight year old little angel who attends Liberty Pines Academy. Gabriella was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma a year and five months ago. Gabriella’s mother, Jill, remembers how brave and strong her little girl was throughout the very difficult times. She is constantly amazed at how positive and happy her spirit has been from day one. Jill says, “For all this small child has been through, she never complains!! Its incredible how my 8 year old daughter is teaching me lessons in life!!”
Gabriella has been cancer free for over a year now and has only 8 more chemo treatments left to go before completing her two year treatment plan.
Throughout this long journey Gabriella has been surrounded by amazing family and friends. She has received so much support from the community and has met so many wonderful people during the past year that have cherished and inspired her.
Gabriella is so proud to raise money and be a part of Relay For Life because she wants all children with cancer to be given the opportunity to “KICK CANCERS BUTT”.
Please join the Relay For Life Committee in welcoming Gabriella as our 2009 Honorary Survivor. Visit Gabriella's web page on her team page of "Kick Cancers Butt". Gabriella has already raised over $2,300 and has reached the distinguished level of Star Supporter.
Need a Mother's Day idea that will support Relay For Life?
Beau Monde Spalon still has the "Kitchen Blow Out with Beau Monde Spalon" Cookbooks for sale. The Cookbook contains over 700 great recipes that were submitted by your neighbors in Fruit Cove. The cookbooks are $20 (+tax) with $10 of every cook book sale going to Relay For Life benefiting the American Cancer Society.
You can contact Beau Monde Spalon directly to buy cookbooks at 287- 4287 or stop by the Spalon in the Publix Shopping Center on Race Track Road.
Thank you, Reggie Stephens and Carl Slack, the owners of Beau Monde Spalon, and their Stylist's and Staff for joining our Community Fight against cancer.
Fundraising Opportunity for YOUR Team Most of the Relay for Life participants are well aware of the impacts of cancer, either from experiencing it themselves or seeing a friend or family member go through it. Besides the health and emotional impacts, there can be a significant financial impact - even if you have health insurance. Co-pays for doctor visits and prescriptions add up, alternative therapies may not be covered by health insurance, and there are travel and lodging expenses when going out of town for second opinions or specialized treatments. Not to mention the loss of pay for time out of work.
Did you know that you can purchase Cancer Insurance to help cover these expenses? Cancer Insurance pays you, not the doctors. There is an upfront payment when you are diagnosed, and then payments according to the treatments or care that is required. For example, you could receive $125/day for private nursing, $200/day for each day of radiation or chemo treatment, and airfare for treatments or consultations out of town). In addition, $50 - $100 per person for cancer screening tests are covered each year.
A friend of mine was diagnosed with skin cancer on her face and her cancer policy paid her $3000. She was able to use this money to pay for cosmetic surgery (for the scars from the surgery) and expensive healing creams not covered by health insurance.
Cancer insurance can be as inexpensive as $17/ month for an individual, $29 / month for the whole family. Benefits are paid directly to you and are in addition to any other coverage you may have. The policy is guaranteed renewable for life.
My husband, Cris Warner, is an Allstate agent, and Allstate provides Cancer Insurance. We believe this product is one that can make a difference in the life of someone dealing with all the residual impacts of cancer. To support Relay for Life, Cris will donate the commissions from any cancer policies sold to Relay for Life participants - directly to the participants Relay for Life Team.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact me, Leslie Warner, at 230-9485 or Cris Warner at 783-0668 or 962-5566.
A very easy way to help RFL fundraise!!
Anyone who goes to our shopping portal (www.shoptoearn.net/relay4life) and applies for a discover card we will earn $50.00 for EVERY approved application. You don’t even have to activate your card if you don’t want to! Just a quick reminder as Discover is only offering this rebate for a very short time!
Kids Cancer Crusaders - "Shop To Earn" Fundraiser
www.shoptoearn.net/relay4life
Team Kids Cancer Crusaders has joined with "Shop To Earn" to raise funds for Relay For Life. If anyone registers as a preferred customer on our site (www.shoptoearn.net/relay4life), we will receive a % back on ANY purchase you make through our site! Take a look at the drop down menus, there are stores like Target, Wal-Mart, I-tunes, Home Depot, 800-flowers, travel and much more!!!!!! You can click on Casey’s picture to see our story about Casey and our Relay team! You can also click on our paycheck to see how much we have earned so far too! As more people who shop online via our fundraising site the more money we raise for the American Cancer Society!
Click here to see a power point presentation on "How To" Shop and Earn!
Click on Casey's picture to learn more about the Kids Cancer Crusaders fundraising opportunity:
Email any fundraising opportunities to me to be posted right here on the website.
Terry Johnson
On Line Chair
bartramrelay@comcast.net
One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.
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This year marks the beginning of our nationwide celebration of 25 years of Relay For Life®. In Florida, more than 20,000 cancer survivors and over 100,000 participants raised $21 million last year!
Sign up or donate today and join us to mark this milestone and the successes we’ve achieved together during the last 25 years. Relay For Life® participants have a passion for Relay and a fun, competetive spirit.
