“I’m more than honored to chair. I have big shoes to fill. I don’t do it alone. It’s because of the community and because of the group I’m with and the amazing volunteers that are fighting alongside.” 

    Said Chiara C. Clayton, ACS senior community representative: “Relay is such a unique event. As the Society's signature event, Relay has been bringing cancer survivors and anyone touched by the disease together. It is held overnight in honor of the fact that cancer never sleeps. This is something our community can do to combat this.”

    There is hardly anyone in our community or around the world who hasn’t been touched by cancer in one way or another whether they have had cancer, whether they’re a survivor, or whether someone in their family has had cancer, or a friend, co-worker or an acquaintance. Everybody knows someone who has had cancer. It’s very rare to find someone who hasn’t.

    Fight back against a disease that has taken too much. Get involved, along with your friends and family. You are the key ingredient to Relay’s success! Relay needs your help. They are actively recruiting teams and volunteers right now!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Team Party
Wednesday, Feb. 27
    To learn more about the Relay For Life of Miami Springs/Virginia Gardens/Medley and to sign up your team, attend the next team party. The next team party will be Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Springs Community Center. The team parties are an opportunity for all teams to come together and learn about fundraising and the mission of the American Cancer Society. Everyone is invited to attend. You can also get involved by calling Clayton at 305-779-2845 or e-mail chiara.clayton@cancer.org. You also go to www.relayforlife.org/msvgfl for up-to-date info on the event.

5th Annual Golfing Under The Stars Night Tournament
Saturday, March 2
    The Miami Springs Lions Club’s Relay for Life team invites the community to attend the “Golfing Under The Stars Night Tournament” and dinner on Saturday, March 2. The golf event will be held at the Miami Springs Golf & Country Club, 650 Curtiss Pkwy. The golf tournament begins with a 6:30 p.m. shotgun start followed by dinner and prizes and team awards. You must be pre-registered.
    For additional information, contact Lion Terry Massa at 305-297-1500 or e-mail tmassa@bellsouth.net.