St. Johns area residents raise $125,140.99 to fight cancer
The 16th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of St. Johns raised $125,140.99 to support the Society’s mission of saving lives from cancer, as area residents rallied together during the 24-hour event at the St. Johns High School Football Field.
More than 900 people, represented by 32 teams, participated in this year’s Relay event. The teams were comprised of area families, faith-based groups, businesses, clubs and other organizations. The event offered the community a chance to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease.
“Through their hard work in preparing for the event, and by spending hours walking for the cause, St. Johns residents certainly did their part to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” said Shelley Hunt, chair for the 2010 Relay For Life of St. Johns.
“Thousands of people in our state alone will face a cancer diagnosis this year,” said Hunt. “And, it’s fulfilling knowing that we came together during Relay to help the American Cancer Society achieve its mission of saving lives in our community by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.”
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of St. Johns was made possible by Robert’s Auto Body of Michigan; Allaby & Brewbaker; Bauerle’s Posie Creations; Quality Auto Company Inc.; Bob’s Auto Body; Thelen Ag Products; St. Johns Mini Storage; Redman Lawn Care; Masters Auto Wash; Robert W. Jansen DDS & Associates PC; Pestell Pet Products; Dunkel Plumbing Sabrina’s Creations; The Cellular Connection; St. John Dental Care Mark Connelly DDS FAE; Michigan Graphis & Signs; O’Connor Soft Water; Edward Jones Investments; Raymond James Financial Services; The Straits Corporation; RSI Home Improvement; Postal Connections; FABCON; Ivy Ridge Tax and Accounting; Eureka Christian Church; Avery Eye Care Center; Quality Dairy; Allied Ring Corporation; Bank of Las Vegas; Big City Dogs; Complete Automotive; Douglas & Elouis Cook, Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.; Golden EFX Hair & Body; Great Lakes Hybrids; Hub Tire Center; Kiwanis Club of St. Johns; Knob Hill Tavern; Lansing Glass Company; Meridian Energy Corporation; Olympian Tool; Ovid Lions Club; Ovid Video; Priority Auto Body; Sundance Buick Pontiac GMC; Son’s of The American Legion Post 153; Sparrow Hospice Services; The Country Store; St. Johns Public Schools; Bee’s Chevrolet; Farm Bureau Daryl Feldpausch; Lawn Tech; Two Men & A Truck; WILX; Westphalia Electric Inc.; AIRGAS; Bellingar Packing; St. Johns Rotary Club; Ovid Health Care Center; Annie Rae RV; St. Johns Big Boy; Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company.
It’s not too late to support the Relay For Life of City/County. Donations can be made by visiting www.RelayForLife.org or calling 1-800-227-2345.