- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Relay For Life Event Leadership Team
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
In more than 5,200 communities and 20 countries, Relay For Life events comprise the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Each Relay For Life event is special to its community, but the movement's true power lies in the combined commitment of thousands of participants, volunteers, and supporters to help the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer.
We need volunteers to be on the Event Leadership team to help develop the event in Orangevale, Citrus Heights, and Fair Oaks. There are various positions available that would apply whether you have some time or a lot of time.
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No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Cancer Society
Location:
Citrus Heights Relay for Life, San Juan High School, 7551 Greenback lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, US
Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Description
In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight against cancer by doing something he enjoyed--running marathons.
In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 m iles. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course.
While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.
The vision turned into over 5,200 Relay For Life events across the United States today and more than $4.5 billion in fundraising to save lives from cancer. In addition, the American Cancer Society licenses twenty non-governmental cancer organizations in other countries to hold Relay For Life events to battle cancer across the globe.
For 28 years, Relay For Life has provided inspiration and hope for millions of cancer survivors and caregivers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fair Oaks, Citrus heights, And Orangevale AreaSacramento, CA 95815
DATE POSTED
August 17, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training