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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Relay for Life event at Lasalle High School raises money for cancer patients
Students at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lasalle participate in Relay for Life fundraiser to support local cancer patients. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor) Students at a Lasalle Ontario high school kicked off their 5th annual 'Relay for Life' event this Friday afternoon. The aim - to raise $60,000 to help those battling cancer. The fundraiser is held by schools nation-wide – with a record number of students participating this year. The event features numerous activities but most important of all are the 'survivor lap' and the 'luminary ceremony.' 053025 - Relay for Life Students at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lasalle participate in Relay for Life fundraiser to support local cancer patients. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor) Most of the funds stay local - helping people who are battling cancer with transportation costs, hospital and hotel stays, a help hotline and other patient care resources. Allie Raper is manager for the Canadian Cancer Society. Raper is impressed and grateful to the students, teachers, staff and school for their efforts to support the cause. 'The dollars they are raising is supporting world class research, advocacy efforts, support services and so much more,' said Raper. 053025 - Relay for Life Students at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School in Lasalle participate in Relay for Life fundraiser to support local cancer patients. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor) 'Whether you're creating a world where Canadians don't have to live in fear of cancer, but rather how can we create a world together, living with and beyond cancer. And we're so thankful to be here with this incredible group today.' Last year the event's target of $50,000 was exceeded - with $72,000 raised in total.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Sault high school shatters donation goal
Northern Ontario Watch St. Mary's College in Sault Ste. Marie hosts its third Relay for Life and raises more than $73,000 for Cancer research.
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Sault high school Relay for Life surges past fundraising goal
St. Mary's College celebrated its third annual Relay for Life on May 21, 2025 at Father Higgins Field. (Supplied/Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board)
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Did you know Relay for Life started in Tacoma? A look back at 40 years of the cancer walk
An annual cancer awareness event that millions partake in across the globe started right here in western Washington. In May 1985, Dr. Gordon 'Gordy' Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, raising money for the American Cancer Society. Friends, family, and patients watched and supported him as he walked and ran more than 83.6 miles and raised $27,000 through pledges to help save lives from cancer. Klatt's walk sparked the Relay for Life, which Relay For Life is a volunteer-led fundraising event organized by the American Cancer Society that brings communities together to fight cancer. It's a unique overnight event where teams take turns walking or running around a track or designated path for several hours, typically 6 to 24 hours. The event celebrates cancer survivors, remembers those lost to cancer, and raises funds to support cancer research, patient support, and other important programs.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Oakmont's Relay For Life of Riverview coming to an end after 25 years and millions of dollars raised
Something special is coming to an end in Oakmont. After 25 years and thousands of dollars raised, the Relay for Life of Riverview is ending. For two women who have been with it since the beginning, it's bittersweet. It's where they raised their families and spent the last 24 years in charge of promoting and walking at Riverside Park for the Relay for Life of Riverview. "I know somebody, every single year, that either gets diagnosed or passes away from cancer," said Barbara Kutilek. This year, their 25th, they will take their final lap. "We said, 'I think it's a good time to stop,'" Kutilek said. "It's sad, but I have grandchildren now, and they keep me busy," added Moochie Donatucci. Participation in the race has declined over the years, and the duo said that it's been a challenge to get people involved. "To be down here and putting all the time and energy that we do, and not have it a great turnout, it's sad, it's disappointing," Donatucci said. Although the turnout at the relay has dwindled, the money donated has never slowed. They said that they'll more than likely surpass their goal of $2 million in donations. "That's a cumulative goal since the year 2000 when we first started fundraising," said Aly Ruffling, The American Cancer Society's senior development manager. Ruffing and the American Cancer Society have worked with the really for four years. "Oakmont is a small but mighty community," Ruffing added. The consistent donations showed the commitment the community and surrounding neighborhoods have had in the fight against cancer. For Kutilek and Donatucci, the fight, at one point, became much more personal. "I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007," Donatucci said. "I had lymphoma, so I was treated, it's been 10 years," added Kutilek. Both remain cancer-free today, and now they're celebration is being survivors. Even though this is the end of their relay, they said the fight will go on until cancer is no more. The final Relay for Life of Riverview will be on Saturday, May 31, and will start at 11 a.m. There is still time for people to sign up and participate, which you can do right here. While for now the relay is expected to end, it could go on in the future, but only if someone steps up and takes charge.
