North and Central Frontenac Relay for Life Needs You!

Christine Teal | Apr 27, 2017

Mark the date down…Friday May 19th from 6 pm to midnight – Parham Ball Field, that is the date for this year's North and Central Frontenac's Relay for Life. This year’s Relay for Life marks 10 years – that is 10 years of commitment, 10 years of volunteering, 10 years of passion, 10 years of hoping and praying for the Cure.

Cancer has affected each and every one of us, maybe we haven’t been given the diagnosis directly, but I’m sure that a loved one has. Think back and remember that time, the place, how it made you feel. How helpless you felt to want to do something but not really knowing exactly what to do or say.

I remember gathering together with my family at my parent’s house – just before Christmas to hear those dreaded words….your father has Prostrate Cancer…No – it can’t be…he’s my Daddy!!  Surely the Doctors are wrong!!! The readings were so high that we had to be prepared for the worse...the Cancer to have spread to his bones and the prognosis was not good. Bone scan.....Radiation,.....medication.. ...the numerous trips to Kingston…. again...not good. So how I ask, do you keep it together to give your kids a good Christmas when you know that this may in fact be their last Christmas with “Poppa” and you with your Precious Father. How?? Somehow we managed, it was a quiet, thankful Christmas – we lived in the moment and made memories, memories that we all could share. I am happy to report that my dad did not have Bone Cancer and my dad, my children’s Poppa and our Families Rock – walks the Survivor Lap at Relay for Life every year – as a reminder to all that we can and WILL make more survivors.

Well, here is your chance to be able to do something. Join us for our Relay – call 10 friends, family, co-workers – the team that you coach – whatever the case – gather a group together – collect $10 from each of them and you are well on your way to making Cancer History – Together we can do this.

When you hear the word Cancer what do you think of? Your mother losing her hair? Your Dad as he takes his last breath? Your Newborn Baby and what is in store for them?The travel time taking your daughter to her chemo treatment? Your son as he struggles with the reality?  We need to do something so our kids, and grandkids don't have to be scared of that diagnosis The time is now...we need your help to make things happen.  So let's all get up and walk that line (or track) We have all seen how it affect our loved ones.

We have the entertainment all lined up....we just need the people!!! Steven Goodberry - Elvis Impersonator - along with his family, Zack Teal.....HD Supply is ready to rock the night away....and Dave Limber and friends - you don't want to miss this event!!! Remember that there is no admission but donations to the North and Central Frontenac Relay for Life is greatly appreciated!!! District #4 Recreation Committee will have the canteen open, we have some fun games to entertain young and young at heart - Come one and all and help us Celebrate our 10th Year.  Registration is open - we need to confirm teams by May 5th - so don't delay - I am waiting for your email... This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.