Apr 4, 2008

Ferrum College Relay for Life

Ferrum College Hosts 5^th Annual Relay for Life April 4-5

 

Ferrum College is helping in the fight against cancer by hosting its 5th Annual Relay for Life.  The event will be held from 6 p.m. April 4 through 6 a.m. April 5 at the Panther Baseball Stadium.  In the event of inclement weather, activities will be held at the Fitness Center.

 

Relay for Life, a 12-hour walk in which Ferrum College students, faculty, staff and members of the local community participate, is held each year to honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives lost to the disease, and to raise money to help fight it.  The event is sponsored by Student Leadership and Engagement, College’s Against Cancer, and other clubs and organizations.  This year’s program, called “A Stampede Against Cancer,” will center on a jungle theme, with students dressing up as their favorite characters from “The Lion King.”  There will be several games throughout the evening including “kiss the pig,” a dunking tank, and a best costume contest. The night will feature entertainment from the band “Kerosene Willy,” local Disc Jockey Jeff Crouse, and Ferrum’s favorite funny duo, “The Fabulous Blues Brothers,” Dave Newcombe and Justin Muse.

 

A survivor reception will be held prior to the opening ceremonies, followed by a survivor lap that will kick off events at the field.  A highlight of the evening will occur at 9 p.m., when the field will be glowing with the light of luminaries purchased in memory of loved ones who have suffered, survived, or died from cancer.

 

Cost of the event is $10, which includes the price of registration.  For more information, e-mail robin.minter@cancer.org or call 1-866-638-8944.

Apr 4, 2008
07:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Scrapbooking Workshop

Location:  The Franklin Center

This workshop is for participants ages 13 and over.  The cost of the workshop is $5.00 per participant.  Registration is REQUIRED at lease one week prior to the workshop.

For more information please call the Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department at 540-483-9293.

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