Relay Splash informational meeting in Flex Room

Melissa Jung, Features Editor • October 11, 2012

This Thursday, Oct. 11, the Relay Splash informational meeting for Rockwood Relay for Life 2013 will be held in the Flex Room from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Attendees can gather ideas about next year’s Relay for Life, and information regarding registration, scholarships, fundraising ideas, luminaria, and the survivor’s dinner at the Relay Splash.

“Relay for Life is an uplifting way to celebrate those who are battling cancer and honor those who have lost their battle,” Sue Myers, one of the Rockwood Relay for Life coordinators, said. “The survivor’s dinner, survivor’s lap, and luminaria ceremonies are very moving and meaningful to all because we all know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer.”

Participating in the Relay for Life is a way to raise funds for programs helping those who have been diagnosed with cancer as well as programs providing research money, Myers said.

Myers said that anyone can come to the Relay Splash, regardless of whether they have a team or are starting a team.

“We want anyone who wants to know about Relay to come,” Myers said. “There will be great ideas for all levels.”

Myers said the first step in attending the Relay for Life is forming a team of friends, family, or a combination of both. Each team member is encouraged to raise $100, and those that do will receive a T-shirt.

“Although raising funds is the goal, the most important goal is to spread the word about cancer prevention and programs available to those fighting cancer,” Myers said.

In addition to attending Relay Splash for information on participating in Relay for Life, those who are interested in volunteering in any capacity can contact Myers at [email protected] or Eren Taylor-Scaggs at [email protected].

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Melissa is a senior and this is her third year on staff. At MHS, she is also involved in Marquette Theatre Company as the historian, and she is a member of the St. Louis Cappies and the International Thespian Society. She is also a part of Key Club, National Honor Society, and French Honor Society. Outside of MHS, she is especially involved in her youth group and is still a Girl Scout. She has an awesome job working with kids and her hobbies include reading, writing, taking pictures, listening to music, and going to concerts -- she fangirls all the time. Melissa loves so much food, especially barbecue. She doesn't watch much TV, but when she does, it's marathons - either of Intervention, Boy Meets World, or Say Yes to the Dress. She has grown to love so much about newspaper, but the best thing is probably the friendships she has made through it. Melissa is still deciding what her future plans will be, but she wants to help people. She's cool she swears.