Relay for Life walkathon starts Friday
Whitefish’s Relay for Life walkathon is
slated to start Friday, June 17 at 6 p.m. at the Whitefish High
School track and finish at 8 a.m. the following day.
The American Cancer Society’s local
awareness and fundraising group is aiming to raise at least $35,000
during the annual event. There are currently 128 participants and
19 teams registered to help reach that goal.
North Valley Hospital has the largest
team with 15 members, while Park Side Credit Union is currently
leading the way in online fundraising with $2,137. Individually,
Joan Werner leads in online donations with $1,460.
Event chair Michelle Howke noted that
the group met and even exceeded their goal last year, despite the
tough economic climate.
A few additions to this year’s event
include “minute to win it” games, a dunk tank sponsored by North
Valley Hospital, a group performing the “Thriller” dance, and a
bouncy house sponsored by Glacier Medical Associates. Care-giver
pendants are also available for $10.
Vendors will be on site with food and
they will donate 15 percent of their proceeds to the cause. On-site
fundraisers include raffles and bake sales.
The survivor lap is scheduled for 6
p.m. with the luminary set for dusk at around 10 p.m. For more
information go online to www.whitefishrelay.com or call Howke at
261-7942.