Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.

The 2010 Isle of Wright Relay for Life will be held May 21st and 22nd at Smithfield High School. Please join us!  The Survivors lap is at 6:45pm, May 21st, followed by opening ceremonies at 7 pm.  The Luminaria Cermony will be at 10 pm Friday and the Relay ends at 10 am Saturday morning.

Isle of Wight/Surry Relay For Life Survivors Banquet is a important part of this event. Please watch this space for more info.  Invitations will be mailed to our registered Cancer Survivors and a guest to join us for this special evening.  Catering will be provided by The Virginia Diner.  Please encourage all Cancer Survivors you know to register with Isle of Wight/Surry Relay For Life by calling Pat at 483-1748 or through the web site www.RelayForLife.org/IWS.  This will be a special time of celebration! 

Gatling Pointe has 2 teams, one for the adults and one for the kids!  And, we're still looking for more team members and supporters.  Team captains are Mary Lancaster for the Beacons of Hope Team and Kaitlyn Michaud and Logan Lancaster for the Rising Hope Team Youth team.  New members and supporters are always welcome to join us in our quest to find a cure.

Thank you for your support in the following fund raising efforts

Pancake Breakfasts:

 January 24th  and  March 7th - Gatling Pointe Yacht Club 8:30-11:30 am

• Luminary Sales

You may also visit the American Cancer Society's webpage  or our local website at www.relayforlife.org/iws for more information regarding Relay For Life and the race to eradicate cancer.  If you are interested in learning more about Relay or signing up to be on one of the teams visit their website at www.relayforlife.org/iws If you would like to make a donation to our teams, just visit their websites at www.relayforlife.org/iws and donate via credit card.

THANK YOU GATLING POINTE FOR HELPING our teams TO RAISE OVER $32,000 IN 2008 and 2009 FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER!  LAST YEAR ISLE OF WIGHT WAS #1 PER CAPTIA IN FUNDRAISING FOR OUR REGION!  ISLE OF WIGHT KNOWS HOW TO RELAY!

Did you know that Isle of Wight Relay for Life was #1 in per captia fundraising for our region and #5 in the nation!  Beacons of Hope was the #1 fundraising team for Isle of Wight. Thank you to all who give so generously, so one day there will be a cure!