 Relay for Life Supporter"One person can make a difference" For many years one of Ann's passions has been dedicating her life to help others in many ways. One way for her has been her paticipation in the American Cancer Society's "Relay For Life". In her many years of service for the American Cancer Society, Ann has done everything from Chair and Co-Chair of Relay For Life to working with local community leaders to assist the Ocean County Chapter. She has recruited volunteers from the local business community and has gone to our local schools and recuited children of all ages. All the Ann Schuld Realty agents get fully involved to join her on the in raising money and at the Relay For Life event itself. So if you feel you too would like to get involved in this worth while yearly event, and help those who need, feel free to contact the agency for details. "Here's what Relay For Life is all about" "Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate cancer survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at Ocean County College (or over 3000 locations throughout the country) to take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. History of Relay For Life One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons. In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer. In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield. From the efforts of one man, there are now Relays in over 3,000 communities in the United States, and has expanded to many countries of the world. |
