TEAM EOC - Relay for Life - Fri, May 25 2007, Sat, May 26 2007

TEAM EOC - Relay for Life (5/25/2007)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Volunteer
Event Location: Foote Field 11601 - 68 Ave
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 25 2007, Sat, May 26 2007  6:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Feb 28 2007 11:59:00 PM
Event Duration:13 hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Event Coordinator(s): Jason Demers
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All - DO NOT USE
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 19 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
On May 26th 2,000 fellow Edmontonians will descend upon Foote Field to stare cancer in the face and say... "we have and will beat you"!

If you or someone you know of has been affected by cancer this is your opportunity to celebrate life... and provide HOPE to the millions of people that will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

"Relay for Life" is a non-competitive 12hr relay that the Canadian Cancer Society has organized since 2001 to give families and friends a venue to celebrate life and provide HOPE. Check out www.cancer.ca for more info on the Canadian Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

Why Team EOC:
Many of us in the club have friends, family and co-workers that have been affected by cancer. In fact, some members have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. This is an opportunity for us as a club to make a difference in our community for people we know and people we have never met that have been or will be diagnosed with cancer. Together we will be working as a team to raise money to fund cancer research, support and prevention programs as well as funding the Canadian Cancer Society’s unique volunteer driver program.

How it works:
  • Teams of 10 or more are given a tent site within “tent city” that they get to decorate according to their theme. This site will be your home for the next 12 hours while you walk around the track and celebrate life with 2,000 others.
  • All food will be provided but you are welcome to bring outside food in to drink and eat. Please keep in mind this is a family event so there is no alcohol permitted.
  • Teams are encouraged to do some fundraising to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society, which will be utilized for funding cancer research, support and prevention programs as well as their unique volunteer driver program.
Team EOC and our mission:
  • To have fun
  • To make a difference by raising $5,000
  • To work as a team
How to get involved:
  • Sign-up as a member of Team EOC
  • Sign up as a “Relay for Life” participant (cost is $15 if done online). Instructions on how to do this will be sent once you’ve signed up to participate
  • A team meeting will be set and further goals and activities leading up to Relay will be set

Note: Please note that although the event does not take place until May 26th. I have set the registration deadline for the end of February because we will need a couple of months at least to do the fundraising and work on our decorations, costumes and activities for the night of.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Cash
  • Lawn chair
  • Warm clothing (i.e. sweater, jacket etc)
  • Games :-)
  • Something to drink
  • Healthy snacks
  • Comfortable pair of shoes

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Click on Map
If taking transit take bus #4 (West Edm Mall) from the University Transit Centre. Get off at 116 Street/Belgravia Road Bus Stop # 2988
Note: Carpooling or taking transit will be your best bet because parking will be limited. This is something we will discuss as a group since getting our tent, chairs etc will need some coordination and group effort.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):0Km
Carpool Departure Time: 5:00 PM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions

Notes:
You will need to sign a waiver from the Canadian Cancer Society when you register as a participant on their website.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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