Things to do in Warner Robins Perry Georgia: Participate in Relay For Life (2023)
Come on out to the Jessie E. Tanner Junior Park in Warner Robins GA at 4pm on Saturday, April 29th 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: Saturday, April 29th
Time: 4pm
Signature Elements:
- Celebrate – Caner Survivors
- Celebrate – Caregivers
- Remember – Luminaria Ceremony
- Fight Back
Supply Checklist:
Personal Items:
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Umbrella
- Extra Clothes
- Comfortable Shoes
- Cash for Shopping
Campsite Items:
- 10×10 Pop-up Tent
- Supply Table
- Camping Chairs
- Trashbags
- Cash Box/Money Envelope
- Plastic Supply Bins
- Laminated Signage for Tents
- Start Up Change
- Portable Cell Phone Chargers
Prohibited Items:
- Tobacco & Alcohol
- Non-Service Pets
Location: Jessie E. Tanner Junior Park, 200 Carl Vinson Park, Warner Robins GA
Contact: Kynette Cheatham, text (478) 714-5728
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 Orders:
- $10 White Bag
- Luminaria Order Form
Contact: Shawn Storie, text (478) 714-6301 or Kynette Cheatham, text (478) 714-5728
Purchase online or through the FUNdraising app, otherwise make checks payable to American Cancer Society and turn into team captain or Shawn Storie.
Lifeline of Hope Signs:
- $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, Deadline April 1st
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.
