September 2016 Newsletter
Vol 2 • Issue 1
Welcome to the second edition of “Relay W.I.N (What’s Important Now)” a monthly newsletter detailing everything you
need to know about your Relay For Life of Bedford! To get your story featured, just send it to Julie at
[email protected]
Color(s) of the month: Gold, Teal, Peach, Orange, Light Blue, Teal/Pink/Blue,
Violet, Lime
September is:
 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month-wear GOLD to support, honor, remember, and raise awareness
 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month-wear TEAL to support, honor, remember, and raise awareness
 Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month-wear PEACH to support, honor, remember, and raise awareness
 Leukemia Awareness Month-wear ORANGE to support, honor, remember, and raise awareness
 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month-wear LIGHT BLUE to support, honor, remember, and raise awareness
 Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month-wear TEAL/PINK/BLUE to support, honor, remember, and raise awareness
 Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer Awareness Month-wear VIOLET to support, honor, remember, and raise
awareness
 Lymphoma Cancer Awareness Month-wear LIME to support, honor, remember, and raise awareness
Join the Event Leadership Team – Help plan our 2017 event!
Ever been at Relay and thought, “this is great!” or, “I could do this better”? Well here’s your opportunity to directly
contribute to the success of our Relay. Join the 2016-2017 Relay For Life Event Leadership Team. All positions are
available to be filled. We need YOU to help us make 2017 a success. High School Student Applications for this
season are due September 26 so don’t delay! Complete the google form to be considered.
https://goo.gl/forms/DPZldKEx4QFj6QAG2
Pulling for Hope
Ever wanted to put your strength to the test? Pulling for Hope is a NEW fundraiser for
your American Cancer Society where teams of up to 15 people compete to pull a fire
truck 50 feet the fastest. We have a great Pulling for Hope event coming up Sunday,
Sept 18 at Marshall Middle School, Billerica. For more information please visit the
website below.
Pulling for Hope of Greater Billerica • Marshall Middle School •
Sunday, September 18 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. •
Website: main.acsevents.org/pullingforhopebillericama
2017 Websites are coming soon!
The 2017 Relay For Life websites have been completely redesigned and will be available soon. The new website is
easy to use on a mobile device and has some great new features. Check out more of what is new at
relayforlife.org/whatsnew .
You can still fundraise for 2017 if you participated in 2016 using your 2016 page. Donations collected after Sept
1, 2016 will be transferred to your 2017 page after you register for 2017.
Bark For Life
Looking for an activity to do with your dog? How about a “Howloween” themed event? Well, Bark For Life is just what you are
looking for! Bark For Life is an opportunity to honor the caregiving
qualities of our canines while raising funds for the American Cancer
Society. Every registered dog receives a bandana and owners who
raise $100 receive a Bark For Life t-shirt.
There is a walk, games, contests, a costume parade, and raffles. Best thing is the dogs will sleep afterwards…a tired
dog is a good dog! For more information please visit the website below.
Bark For Life of Tewksbury • John F Ryan Elementary School (135 Pleasant St, Tewksbury) •
Sunday, October 23 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Website: relayforlife.org/BarkTewksburyMA
Upcoming Events
September 22 Information Table at BHS Back to School Parents Night
September 26 Event Leadership Team applications are due