Relay For Life of Lamar County Area

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What a beautiful and uplifting day we had at Relay for Life on Saturday! 💜We came together to celebrate survivors, honor...
04/14/2025

What a beautiful and uplifting day we had at Relay for Life on Saturday! 💜

We came together to celebrate survivors, honor those we’ve lost, and raise funds for the fight against cancer—and thanks to you, it was a huge success.

🎉 Raffle Winners
🍦 Ice Cream Party (Dickey’s Farm): Jennifer Petty
📸 Photoshoot with cancer survivor Donna Flournoy: Niki Sappington
These raffles alone raised $405 for the American Cancer Society!

Top Individual Fundraisers
1️⃣ Jeannie English
2️⃣ Abby Bomar
3️⃣ Jennifer Petty

Top Fundraising Teams
1️⃣ Milk Duds – led by Jeannie English
2️⃣ The Rack Pack – Barnesville Kiwanis Club
3️⃣ I Pink I Can – led by Abby Bomar

Thanks to your generosity, we raised an additional $2,500–$3,000 on Saturday—bringing our 2025 Relay total to around $18,000! 💥

We’re so proud of every team, every step walked, and every dollar raised. Thank you to all who donated, participated, volunteered, and supported Relay this year. You are the heart of this event, and your impact will be felt far beyond the park.

Scroll through the photos below to relive some of the joy, love, and community spirit we all shared.

Happening Now at Relay for Life!The energy is high and the spirit is strong at Summers Field Park as we come together to...
04/12/2025

Happening Now at Relay for Life!

The energy is high and the spirit is strong at Summers Field Park as we come together to fight cancer and celebrate hope!

Here’s what’s coming up:

Survivor & Warrior Celebration at 3:30 PM – Sponsored by City of Hope. We’ll honor those currently battling cancer and those who have fought in the past with a special tribute.

Opening Ceremony at 5 PM – Don’t miss the Celebration Lap led by survivors and warriors. It’s one of the most inspiring moments of the day.

Luminaria Ceremony at 10 PM – As the park goes quiet and the glow of hundreds of luminaria bags lights the night, we’ll remember those we’ve lost and honor those still fighting.

Come join us—whether you're here to honor a survivor, remember a loved one, or just support the cause, there's still time to be part of something powerful.

Enter to Win – Relay Raffle Presales Are OPEN! All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life.W...
04/08/2025

Enter to Win – Relay Raffle Presales Are OPEN!
All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society through Relay For Life.

We’ve got two incredible raffles up for grabs:
📸 A professional Photoshoot Session by cancer survivor & photographer Donna Flournoy
🍦 An Ice Cream Party for 25 from the sweet folks at Dickey Farms

$5 per entry – enter as many times as you like!

How to Enter:
Donate at relayforlife.org/lamarga
▪️Choose any team or participant to support!
▪️Screenshot your donation confirmation.
▪️Send your screenshot to a Relay For Life participant with:
▫️Your name
▫️Contact info (phone or email)
▫️Which raffle(s) you'd like to enter
▫️Number of entries ($5 = 1 entry)

They’ll make sure your name gets added to the drawing. We’ll draw winners at RFL this Saturday. Winners do not need to be present to win, but we'd love to have you!

💜 Thank you for supporting Relay For Life and helping us fight cancer together. Every entry helps us make a difference!

Relay for Life THIS Saturday at Summers Field Park! Join us in supporting the American Cancer Society as we celebrate ho...
04/07/2025

Relay for Life THIS Saturday at Summers Field Park!

Join us in supporting the American Cancer Society as we celebrate hope, remember loved ones, and fight back against cancer.

🎗️ What's Happening?

Kids' Park: From noon to 10 PM, kids can enjoy unlimited fun with a $10 wristband.

Survivor and Warrior Celebration at 3:30: City of Hope is sponsoring a celebration for anyone in Lamar County and nearby communities who is currently fighting cancer or has done so in the past. We'd love to have you or your loved one join!

Opening Ceremony at 5 PM: Featuring our Celebration Lap led by inspiring cancer survivors and warriors. Come cheer them on!

Walking Laps: After the opening ceremony, we encourage everyone to walk a few laps. Whether you're walking in honor or in memory of someone, your participation makes a huge difference. Don't worry about staying all night; just walking a few laps contributes to our cause.

Luminaria Ceremony: Led by Pastor Jason Teal, this poignant ceremony will include a silent lap to remember those we've lost. A moment of silence and reflection under the stars.

Closing Ceremony at 11 PM: We will celebrate and award the teams who have raised the most funds in their quest to fight cancer.

Join us and make a difference. Whether you come for an hour or stay till the end, your presence supports lifesaving research and care.

Tonight, we’re mailing Survivor Celebration invitations and preparing luminaria bags!Survivors, if you register on our w...
03/25/2025

Tonight, we’re mailing Survivor Celebration invitations and preparing luminaria bags!

Survivors, if you register on our website, you’ll receive a complimentary survivor T-shirt!

Don’t forget to order your luminaria bags at www.relayforlife.org/lamarga.

🌟 Calling all survivors and warriors! 🌟You and a guest are invited to our Survivor Celebration on Saturday, April 12 at ...
03/25/2025

🌟 Calling all survivors and warriors! 🌟

You and a guest are invited to our Survivor Celebration on Saturday, April 12 at 3:30 PM at Summers Field Park in Barnesville—proudly sponsored by City of Hope Atlanta.

We’ll have refreshments, giveaways, and a brief program to honor and celebrate YOU.

Stick around afterward for the Relay For Life Opening Ceremony at 5 PM and the powerful Survivor’s Lap. Let’s kick off the 2025 Relay For Life together with strength and hope!

🌟 Exciting News from Relay for Life! 🌟What a busy and incredible week for our Relay for Life community! We've gained thr...
03/17/2025

🌟 Exciting News from Relay for Life! 🌟

What a busy and incredible week for our Relay for Life community! We've gained three new teams and three new sponsors, bringing us even closer to making a difference.

A BIG thank you to English Trucking and Clear Pay for supporting Jeannie English’s Milk Duds team—your generosity means the world!

We also want to give a huge shoutout to Petro South for their continued support as our Kid’s Park Sponsor! 🎉 Thanks to their generosity, we’re excited to bring inflatables and carnival games for kids to enjoy from noon to 10 PM for just $10 per wristband—a full day of fun for a great cause!

Join us tonight!
📍715 Thomaston Street
⏰ 5:30 PM

Are you interested in purchasing a luminaria bag to honor a loved one? Visit www.relayforlife.org/lamarga or contact a Lamar County Relayer. We will begin bag decorating tonight!

Thank you for your continued support—we couldn’t do this without our amazing community! 💜

03/11/2025

Do you want to create a Relay for Life team but are looking for a tent idea?

Here are 20 creative fundraising booth ideas for a Relay for Life event:

Food & Drink Fundraisers:
Cake Walk – Sell baked goods or host a cake walk.
S’mores Station – Sell s’mores kits or pre-made treats for participants to enjoy.
Midnight Snack Shack – Offer late-night snacks like popcorn, cookies, or hot cocoa.
Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae – Charge per bowl with a variety of toppings.
Walking Tacos – Serve taco ingredients in a bag of chips for an easy-to-eat meal.
Coffee & Hot Chocolate Bar – Perfect for a late-night caffeine boost; offer flavored syrups and toppings.

Games & Challenges:
Relay Bingo – Charge for bingo cards and give away small prizes.
Spin-the-Wheel – Offer a prize wheel where participants can win small items or discounts for donations.
Coin Wars – Set up jars labeled for different teams or participants and see who can raise the most change.
Co****le Tournament – Charge an entry fee and offer a prize for the winning team.
Hula Hoop Contest – Charge to enter, with prizes for the longest hooping time.

Craft & Keepsake Booths
Bracelet Making – Sell beaded bracelets where participants can customize their own colors.
Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos – Offer fun designs for kids and adults alike.
DIY Tie-Dye Shirts – Provide white shirts and fabric dye for a fun activity.
Paint a Tribute Rock – Let participants paint a rock in memory of a loved one and place it in a memorial garden.
Inspirational Message Board – Charge a small fee to write a message of hope or remembrance on a large community board.

Interactive & Engaging Booths:
Glow-in-the-Dark Items Booth – Sell glow sticks, bracelets, necklaces, or LED accessories for participants to wear during the evening laps.
Photo Booth – Set up a fun backdrop with props and charge for printed or digital photos.
Dunk Tank – Have local teachers, coaches, or community leaders sit in the tank and charge per throw.
Karaoke for a Cure – Charge a small fee for people to sing a song of their choice.
Memory Posters – Sell posters or small signs that people can decorate in honor of loved ones lost to cancer.

Sign up today at relayforlife.org/lamarga!

Have you created your Relay for Life team yet?? We want TEN TEAMS signed up before the end of February. It's a short mon...
02/13/2025

Have you created your Relay for Life team yet?? We want TEN TEAMS signed up before the end of February. It's a short month, so don't wait! www.relayforlife.org/lamarga

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