Knowing that times are tough, 76 Relay For Life of Rowan County teams have registered early and many have stepped up their fundraising efforts to ensure that the group meets its goal for 2011 in the fight against cancer. The teams planned activities with hopes that the Rowan community will join them in their work for a successful year.
The following are upcoming activities:
Today, join the West Rowan High School Relay team in raising funds at a silent auction before, during and after basketball games from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. in the lobby of the school gym, 8050 N.C. 801 in Mount Ulla. Theme baskets and quilts are some of the items offered for bids.
Saturday, the city of Salisbury employeesí team will co-host breakfast at OíCharleyís, 123 N. Arlington St., Salisbury, from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. A $5 donation includes a breakfast of pancakes, bacon, eggs and beverages. All of the funds support Relay For Life of Rowan County. For tickets, contact a team member or Niki at 704-638-2098.
Now through Sunday Feb. 6, St. Markís Lifesavers have partnered with Krispy Kreme to raise funds for the Relay. For a $10 donation, receive a card good for 10 free dozen doughnuts. For each dozen purchased, receive a free dozen. Contact Amy 704-267-3416 or Michele 704-267-1323.
The city of Salisbury team is taking orders for unfinished corn hole games. Donation is $70 for each game with bags and $50 for each game without bags. Order games now to prepare for the spring and summer fun in your backyard. For more information contact Niki at 704-638-2098.
Havenít fulfilled your New Yearís resolution to get in shape? Get started on Tuesday at Erwin Middle School, 170 St. Lukeís Church Road, U.S. 52, Salisbury, from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. with a Zumba class. Erwinís Cape Hatteras Relay team will take donations of $3 for adults and $2 for Erwin students. Caroline Stout, a certified Zumba instructor, will lead the class which is sure to be fun.
Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
The 2011 Rowan County Relay will be May 13-14. For more information www.relayforlife. org/rowan.
The Relay event chair is Brittney Barnhardt, barnhabc@ rss.k12.nc.us or 704-798-8581.
For information or services of the American Cancer Society visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345.