{"id":1902,"date":"2019-05-03T03:20:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T03:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1902"},"modified":"2026-05-13T18:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:29:24","slug":"annual-relay-for-life-set-for-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/annual-relay-for-life-set-for-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Relay For Life set for Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The last few weeks purple ribbons have been tied to trees and light poles along the heavily traveled roads in Madera. More than half a year in the making, the Madera Relay for Life is taking over Lions Town and Country Park on Howard Road on Saturday.<\/p>

Originally founded in 1985 in Washington State, this is Madera\u2019s 22nd annual event raising money to fund research. Teams of warriors will be raising money to fight cancer.<\/p>

\u201cWe have 47 teams comprised of up to 20 people each,\u201d said Charlotte Brewer financial manager for the project. \u201cOur goal is to raise $100,000.\u201d<\/p>

The 24-hour campout is using the theme \u201cMay the fourth be with you.\u201d Participants usually decorate their campsites and dress in costumes relating to the theme. Star Wars fans should see some interesting homages to their favorite film, she said.<\/p>

Every half hour between 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. carries its own suggested motif. Each team should have one of its members walking around the track at all times throughout the event.<\/p>

The event begins with a survivors\u2019 lap, followed by a caregiver lap and a sponsors lap.<\/p>

One of the most impressive activities is the lighting of the Luminaria.<\/p>

\u201cWe should have 5,000 bags each bearing the name of those lost to cancer and those who have survived it,\u201d she said.<\/p>

A glow stick in each bag will make for a dramatic sight after dark.<\/p>

An event the size and scope of this one takes the participation of a lot of sponsors. Local business people have generously donated the use of goods and services to support the project.<\/p>

The City of Madera has been instrumental in arranging the use of the park and the manpower to help where needed. U.S. Rentals donated the use of several generators and diesel-powered lights. Midland Tractor has loaned a number of their Gator ATVs. Central Valley Community Bank has arranged for the use of a recreational vehicle to serve as an on-site office and counting room. Grocery Outlet has donated water, snacks and sunscreen.<\/p>

At midnight Steve and Sally Frazier of Papa Murphy\u2019s Pizza is providing the food for a pizza party.<\/p>

This is a personal gesture as Steve is a cancer survivor himself. The Evening Lions Club will provide breakfast on Sunday morning.<\/p>

The purple ribbons will be removed by a group of high school divers from Coach Lisa Lopez Bennett\u2019s team. They should come down within a week or so after the event, Brewer said.<\/p>

The family-friendly event prohibits alcohol and tobacco use. Also, no pets allowed. There are activities for the kids and food available. A number of Opportunity Baskets will be awarded. Tickets are $1 each, six for $5 and an arm\u2019s length for $20.<\/p>

A special thank you to The Madera Tribune and advertising executive Corrie Valdez for her help placing the event in the Hot Dates column, Brewer said.<\/p>

Open to the public, admission is free.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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