Public Service Announcement: Relay For Life
Editor’s Note: We received the following message from Margarita Mercure Hibbs, chairperson for this year’s Relay for Life last week, and encourage everyone to either participate or sponsor a team. This annual American Cancer Society event raises funds for cancer research. The attachments to the message include the Relay for Life flyer, letter to supporters, and sponsorship agreement.
Hello Family and Friends,
Attached is a letter of information regarding this wonderful event. Some of you may know that I have been organizing this event in the Estancia Valley for the last two years. This August 1st and 2nd is my third and last year to Chair the event and it would be wonderful if you all could come out and support this special charity. As you know, my sister Paula, my mother Margie, my cousin Chris, my Aunt Marie and my father in law all experienced the ravages of cancer. This annual effort is my attempt to fight back against this terrible disease.
Please consider participating in this incredible event. It is a 24 hour event spent celebrating life for our cancer survivors, remembering our loved ones who did not make it and fighting back in solidarity by raising money to find more cures and provide more services to cancer patients. The philosophy is very simple; Cancer does not sleep, so for one full night, we will not sleep. It would really be special to have you participate and support my last year.
One more little point of pride for me is that our region, albeit small, was the region (Estancia Valley) that experienced the greatest growth (88% Growth Rate) thoughout the entire Great West Division, not just New Mexico. Last year we raised a little over $21,000. Our first year we raised a little over $12,000. This year with the economy, we will see. Those of you that are involved with successful businesses or organizations could consider getting them to be corporate sponsors of behalf of your teams. At least form some family team and come and have some fun with us.
My mother Margie came to our event last year and she can tell you that this event is definitely special, inspirational and uplifting and set in our charming Arthur Park. People come with their tents, cots and campers and enjoy the camaraderie, the walking path around the pond, the volleyball, the horseshoe tournaments, the live music, the karaoke, the late night movies and the great food. There are bathrooms on two ends of the park with running water and a wonderful swimming pool. It’s a campout without the ‘roughing it’. People who know me, know that this is exactly the kind of campout I like.
Please take the time to read the information and seriously consider supporting my mom, Margie or my sister Paula, or my cousin Chris or someone in your own family.
Thank you for your time in reading this. I look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you there.
Love, Hugs and Prayers,
Margarita Mercure Hibbs
384-6015