Things to do in Perry Georgia: Participate in Relay For Life (2022)
Come on out to the Jessie E. Tanner Junior Park in Warner Robins GA at 11am on Saturday, May 14th and participate, donate, and/or root on those who will be walking in the Houston County Relay For Life Event. Attendees can join a registered team, start their own team, or walk individually. This year’s theme is “Pirates of the Cure-ibbean.”
Like all Relay For Life events, you will get the opportunity to Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back. Fight Back by committing to personally fight against Cancer by getting checked out by your doctor, join a cause, donate, or do something else in the effort to conquer this disease.
Relay For Life is an American Cancer Society sponsored event whose goal is to raise awareness, save lives, and generate funds to help in the fight against Cancer. Participating teams will walk or run around a track or predetermined path.
Relay For Life Details
When: Friday, May 4th
Times:
- 4pm – 5pm: DJ Matt
- 5pm – 5:30pm: Morningside Jump Rope Team
- 5:30pm – 6pm: Westside Elementary Classy Cats & Boys 2 Men
- 6pm – 6:30pm: Lake Joy Primary Band & Dance Team
- 6:30 – 7pm: Opening Ceremonies
- Welcome by Event Lead – Beth Lange
- Emcees – Marvin James and Ben Sandifer
- Invocation – Mayor Randy Toms
- Presentation of Colors – Boy Scout Troop
- Pledge – Troop 566 and Venture Crew 247
- National Anthem – Miss Gracie Thomas
- Survivor Speaker – Mishay Bingham
- Survivors Invited to Line Up
- Survivors Lap and Caregivers Lap – Singer Drew James
- Health Professionals Lap
- Sponsor and Team Lap
- 7pm – 10pm: Silent Auction
- Set of Yeti Ramblers (20 oz.)
- Yeti Rambler Bottle (18oz.)
- Oak River Leather Purse
- Weber Grill
- Cantrell City Gift Basket
- Pink Ribbon Blanket
- Love My Dog Necklace
- Pink Gift Basket
- Flocchi Fleece Jacket (Medium)
- Flocchi Ammunition Bag
- Ronald Acuna Bobble Head
- Harvey Lopez Signed Baseball
- 7:05pm – 7:20pm: Mathew Arthur Dance Team
- 7:20pm – 7:40pm: Tucker Elementary Paw Squad
- 7:45pm – 8:15pm: Singer Josh Pridemore
- 8:15pm – 8:30pm: Caregiver Memory Lap – Singer Josh Pridemore
- 8:30pm – 9:15pm: Oak Level Missionary Baptist Praise Dance Team
- 9:30pm – 10pm: Luminaria Ceremony & Release of Balloons – Bagpiper Skip Blumenthal
- 10pm – 11:15pm: Ruth Napoli Fire Batons and DJ Matt
- 11:15pm – 11:30pm: Treasure Hunt
- 11:45pm – 12:15am: Closing Ceremony
- 12:15am: Final Lap
Food and Beverage Concessions:
- Moringside Elementary, Campsite 83: Cookies and Cream Marshmallow Pops
- Quail Run Elementary, Campsite 84: Water and Coffee
- S & K Airospace, LLC, Campsite 54: Popcorn
- Tucker Elementary Tigers, Campsite 52: Snow Cones
- Warriors for the Cure (CUMC), Campsite 80: BBQ Sandwiches, Chips and Cookies
Drawings:
- Kellstrom Defense, Campsite 81
- Drawing at 10pm
- Raffle: Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler – 1st Prize & $50 M& T Meats Gift Card – 2nd Prize
Fundraisers Activities and Merchandise :
- Bonaire Elementary Wildcats, Campsite 94: Facepainting
- Kellstrom Defense, Campsite 81: Purple Glow Bracelets
- Quail Run Elementary, Campsite 84: Photo Booth, Eye Patches and Bandanas, Glow & Relay Bracelets
- Tucker Elementary, Campsite 52: Face Painting and Glow Bracelets and Necklaces
Location: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter,
The North, South, and West Gates at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter may be closed due to special requirements for certain events. The East Gate is accessible 24 hours.
Contact: Lauren Rutherford, American Cancer Society, (478) 743-6392
Relay For Life Upcoming Events
Team Captain Meetings Breakdown:
When:
- Tuesday, March 20th
- Wednesday, March 28th
- Hope Club Registration Deadline
- Deposit of $100 Per Participant
- T-Shirt Sponsorship Deadline
- Saturday, April 7th
- 2pm Meeting
- Relay for Life Houston County Pageant
- Meeting at Southside Baptist Church Community Center
- Tuesday, April 17th
- Deadline to Order Lifeline of Hope Signs
- Deadline to Order Computer Printer Luminaria
- Tuesday, April 24th
- Bank Night
- T-Shirt Pickup
- Q & A
- Tuesday, May 1st
- Survivor Dinner
- Friday, May 4th
- Relay for Life
Time: 6pm – 6:30pm, unless otherwise noted
Location: Lake Joy Primary School, 995 Lake Joy Rd, Warner Robins, GA
Event Leadership Team Meetings:
Dates:
- Tuesday, March 20th
- Wednesday, March 28th
- Saturday, April 7th
- Tuesday, April 17th
- Tuesday, April 24th
- Tuesday, May 1st
Time: 5:30pm – 6pm
Location: Lake Joy Primary, 995 Lake Joy Road, Warner Robins GA
T-Shirt Pickup: Tuesday, April 24th
Time: 6pm
Location: Lake Joy Primary School, 995 Lake Joy Rd, Warner Robins, GA
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 28th
- Online Registration Guide
- Participant Dashboard Guide
- Team Captain Guide
- Fundraising A to Z Guide
- Youth Participation Agreement
For every youth team consisting of ten members younger than 18 years of age there must be an accompanying chaperone 25 years of age or older.
Luminaria Online Order Deadline: Tuesday, April 17th
- $10 Minimum Donation for Luminaria Candle
- $25 Minimum Donation for Glow Balloon
- Luminaria Order Form
Luminaria Candles will be available for purchase on the day of the event as well.
Lifeline of Hope Signs: Monday, May 8th
- $100 Each
- 18″ x 24″ Yard Signs
- Two Lines of Print
- Maximum of 24 Letters
- Business – Denotes Company Sponsorship
- Individual – Acknowledges in Honor or Memory of Loved One
- Lifeline of Hope Order Form
Relay For Life Schedule
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony for the Relay For Life event celebrates anyone who has been affected by cancer.
Survivors Lap
The Survivors Lap is a time to celebrate those who have beat the disease by cheering them on as they ceremoniously take the first lap.
Caregivers Lap
The Caregivers Lap honors the people who have selflessly cared for those who have faced a cancer diagnosis. Typically, the caregiver and person they have supported walk together on the Caregivers Lap.
Luminaria Ceremony
The Luminaria Ceremony happens after dark and remembers those who have lost their life to cancer, caregivers who have supported a cancer diagnosis, and honors cancer survivors. Each luminaria bag is lit as a dedication during the ceremony to represent a loved one affected by cancer. The luminaria candles represent symbols of remembrance and hope, and allows attendees to come together through faith and comfort. The contributions from the luminaria ceremony purchases will go towards the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission of saving and empowering those affected by cancer.
The team that sells the most luminaries by March 13th will be designated the 2017 Light of Hope Champions, and recieve a large luminaria to display at their campsite on the day of the event.
Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony is a moment for attendees to remember loved ones and to take action to help find a cure for those suffering with cancer.
American Cancer Society History
The American Cancer Society was founded over 100 years ago by 15 founders who decided to raise public awareness regarding cancer. Society funded researchers have contributed to nearly every advancement in cancer research since the society’s research program began over 70 years ago.
Over 14.5 million people nationally have survived cancer due in part to the tireless effort led by the American Cancer Society. The society uses donations from fundraising events such as the Relay For Life to fund cancer research, patient care services, cancer education and preventative awareness, and so much more.
