Relay For Life of BOW Seeks Business Owners' Help

This year's newest co-chairman Lynn Plaskowitz sent a letter to local businesses inviting them to become part of the annual event. 

"It is very likely that you, a family member, a co-worker, or a friend has been touched by cancer in some way," Plaskowitz said.  "Relay gives you the opportunity to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones who lost the battle and help fight back against this disease."

Relay for Life is an overnight event held in conjunction with the American Cancer Society.  Teams of businesses, schools, neighborhoods or individuals take turns walking the track in an effort to raise awareness and dollars for the fight against cancer.

The 2012 BOW Relay for Life will be held at High Plains Community Center, Friday, April 27 at 6 p.m. through Saturday, April 28 at 9 a.m.

To the business owners, Plaskowitz outlined the ways in which they could participate:

• Form a Team with your employees and earn a space along our track for your business

• Form an individual Team

• Purchase or sell Luminaria bags or Torches honoring loved ones

• Send a donation

• Join the Relay committee

• Purchase an ad in our ad booklet

Hopefully your business and employees would like to share in this experience. Please contact us at bowrelayforlife@gmail.com  with your interest or questions. 

Plaskowitz also reached out to the residents of Bethany, Orange and Woodbridge, saying, "I hope you will strongly consider being a part of Relay for Life."

"Our community participation has reached more than 800 participants and is growing every year," she said. "Relay for Life is always a positive experience and life changing for anyone involved."