Blair Helps Town Raise Funds for Charity

Community service advisor Kaye Evans organized over 100 students and chaperones for Blair Academy’s participation in this year’s Relay For Life® of Blairstown Township, May 16-17. Kaye reports on this highly successful event that helps fight against cancer: “The event raised $53,987.73 all together. Of that, I am sure that Blair’s contributions were significant, and we definitely helped Blairstown make its goal. Our own Feet on Fire team collected the most money of all the teams – a whopping $3,660!”

Kaye thanked those who chaperoned and said, “At this busy time of year, I am especially grateful to you for being so generous with your time and energy in helping us participate. I feel very fortunate to have such dedicated colleagues. Thank you for helping our kids have a fun and meaningful experience at the Relay For Life.”

According to the information provided on the Relay for Life Web site, “Each year, across the nation, [this] event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives…It’s not just an opportunity to celebrate, remember and fight back; your involvement will help the American Cancer Society work toward a mission of eliminating cancer as a major health issue and will support much-needed services in your community. Thanks in part to the donations from Relay For Life and other events, the Society is saving lives, helping those touched by cancer and empowering people to fight this disease all over the world.”

Updated 5/19/08

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