The Canadian Cancer Society is calling on residents of Oliver and Osoyoos to volunteer for this year’s Relay For Life.
The 2013 Relay in Osoyoos was an outstanding success that saw 121 people participating, raising over $37,000 for the fight against cancer.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Relay for Life in Osoyoos and they want it to be the most successful event yet.
This year’s Relay For Life will be on June 7 from noon until midnight at the field located behind Osoyoos Elementary School in Osoyoos. The society has an urgent need for volunteers to make this community-driven event a success in 2014.
“For years we have had an amazing and dedicated team of volunteers put on a fantastic Relay for the communities of Oliver and Osoyoos with the help of Canadian Cancer society staff,” says Chantel Reems, Community Giving Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon. “There are some exciting plans underway this year however many of the committee members have now retired and we need the community’s involvement to help us make this event successful, memorable, and a fitting celebration of 10 years in this community.”
For 2014, the society is specifically looking for new volunteers for the organizing committee and has a variety of roles to suit everyone’s backgrounds. In particular, assistance is needed with organizing team recruitment, corporate sponsorship, activities, food and beverage and cancer survivor recruitment.
“Already we have seven wonderful teams and some great volunteers signed up for the 2014 Relay,” says Reems. “Everyone is excited to see the event come together, but we need more help.
“It’s a big undertaking to make this special event happen and it becomes a lot easier when we have more hands helping. We want to ensure as many people as possible have the chance to celebrate, remember and fight back with us. For participants this event holds a lot of meaning.”
Any interested volunteers are asked to contact Chantel Reems at [email protected] or at 250-490-9681.
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