With only 16 days to go until the 2009 Rowan County Relay for Life event, several teams have scheduled a variety of events including a bone marrow drive and various fundraisers for cancer programs and research.
– On Saturday, April 18, the Faith Elementary School Firecrackers Relay Team ó made up of students and staff ó hopes to create some hope for cancer patient Carl Doby, husband of teacher Deona Doby, with a bone marrow drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Being typed to be a bone marrow donor only requires a swab of the cheek and may end up saving a life as the donor becomes part of the National Bone Marrow Registry, now known as Be The Match. There is no cost for donors, but to support expenses for this and other drives for Carl and other patients, the team will also hold a bake sale.
To contribute baked goods, bring single-wrapped servings to the school on the morning of the drive or during the prior week. For more information, contact Debbie Beck at 704-640-0767 or beckdj@rss.k12.nc.us. Proceeds will benefit expenses and future drives for Carl Doby.
– There’s still time to register your car, truck or motorcycle for the Faith Cruisers 3rd Annual Relay For Life Car Show also scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is $20 and entitles participants to display their vehicles and vote for the best of classes.
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, food, entertainment, door prizes and drawings. Contact Carolyn or Carrie at 704-279-5053 or Carrie at cer0815@hotmail.com. Please include Car Show in the subject line.
– In the Granite Quarry area on Saturday, the F&M Dream Team will be holding an outdoor car wash and bake sale at the Operations Building, 218 N. Salisbury Ave. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost for cars and SUVs is a $5 donation, and lots of cakes and other sweets will be available.
All donations will benefit Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.
– Also on Saturday, the Livin’ Good Livengood Relay Team’s 4th Annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament at Corbin Hills Gold Club will begin with a 2 p.m. shotgun start.
The fee is $50 per person or $200 per four-person team and includes lunch at 12:30 p.m. Play is limited to 32 teams, so call to register now: Jeff Honeycutt, 704-279-8348, or Pete Livengood, 704-279-7057.
– On Thursday, April 23, “Take Steak,” a community fundraising program hosted by Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon for Relay For Life will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Salisbury restaurant at 115 Faith Road.
Participants must bring their flyer/voucher and give it to their waiter or waitress when ordering dinner. To get a flyer, contact Frances Morris of the Food Lion Accounts Receivable Team at 704-638-6229 or fmorrisx1@netzero.net.
Ten percent of eligible receipts will go to Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.
– Want to be stylish at the Relay For Life on May 1 or other places this year when carrying all your gear? The Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Piedmont Regional Team is working with T-N-T Graphic Designs to produce a camo pattern sack/backpack for just $20.
Choose from pink, green or navy camo with pink, purple or white print in script or block that reads “Relay For Life.” For more information on how to make your pre-paid order, contact Jennifer Myers at 704-633-0722 or jennifer.myers@thrivent.com.
– On Friday, April 24, the Kannapolis Intimidators will help Relay For Life raise funds to fight cancer at a 7 p.m. game. Participants must purchase their general admission tickets ($6 each) before Tuesday, April 21.
Contact a Relay For Life team member or Committee Chair Tisha Goodwin at 704-640-3463 or Tishgood07@yahoo.com. See also www.relayforlife.org/rowan for information.
– On Saturday, April 25, pick up some great items at a yard sale, bake sale and ice cream sale hosted by Team Rejoice for Relay For Life at the Salisbury Dairy Queen on Highway 70, Statesville Boulevard beginning at 7 a.m.
All proceeds from the yard sale and baked goods go to Relay, and a percentage of Dairy Queen sales will also be donated.
– At the other end of the county, the Sweet Potato Queens will hold their annual Relay For Life Spring Yard Sale in the old Bost Trucking parking lot on Highway 52 just outside Rockwell. The yard sale will begin at 7 a.m., and all proceeds from purchases will benefit Relay For Life.
– On Wednesday, April 29, the F&M Bank Dream Team will host the Dogs for a Cause is a lunchtime block party event on Wednesday, April 29 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM hosted by the F&M Bank Dream Team. A $5 donation includes 2 hot dogs, chips, soda and dessert and can be found on Easy Street near the Salisbury Trolley Barn. Jim Gobble provides entertainment. Net proceeds benefit Relay For Life. Contact shartley@fmbnc.com or vkeene@fmbnc.com for more information.
– Paint the County Purple Day will be on May 1, the day of the Relay For Life event. Show your support for the fight against cancer by displaying a purple bow at your home or business.
Donate only $5 for each purple bow and begin to show your support now and throughout the year. Contact Tisha Goodwin at 704-640-3463 or Tishgood07@ yahoo.com for more information.
– On Monday, May 11, the F&M Bank Dream Team of Relay For Life will hold a drawing for chances to win a stay at the new Concord Great Wolf Lodge (value $1100), a $200 Concord Mills Mall gift card and a $50 gas card.
Second prize consists of four Panthers’ tickets (game to be determined) and four Bobcats tickets (game also to be determined).
Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and will be sold through Saturday, May 9. Purchase tickets at any F&M Bank branch, from an F&M employee or contact dtalbert@fmbnc.com or walmond@fmbnc.com.
All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.
Contact Kathy Chaffin at 704-797-4249.