Mayor’s Message: Michael Mignogna
One of the most fulfilling aspects of being the mayor of Voorhees Township is having the opportunity to witness and be a part of so many wonderful causes. Over the years, I have seen caring citizens of our community come together to build playgrounds, care for shelter animals, raise money to fight cancer and so much more.
I am proud to announce the Voorhees community is at it again and will unite and rally on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7p.m. at the Macy’s lobby of the Voorhees Town Center to launch our first Relay for Life season.
Dozens of families, caregivers, cancer survivors, schools, local organizations and individuals will ring in the new season with a rally that educates everyone on how their involvement benefits the American Cancer Society’s goal to save lives and create more birthdays.
Money raised will fight cancer by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.
Come out to learn more about Relay for Life.
Relay for Life of Voorhees will be held at the football stadium of Eastern Regional High School from 7 p.m. on Friday, June 8, until 6 a.m. on June 9.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an overnight community celebration where individuals and teams camp out, picnic, dance, play games and take turns circling around a track “relay” style to raise funds to fight cancer.
The event opens as cancer survivors lead the way around the track and are honored with the Survivor Lap.
As the sun begins to set, the warm glow of hundreds of luminaria light the field in an emotional silent ceremony. Each bag lit is in honor of a loved one who won the fight against cancer or in remembrance of a special someone who lost their battle.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life represents hope in that those lost to cancer will not be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.
Started in 1985, Relay for Life began with one man who circled around a track for 24 hours raising $27,000. This year, Relay for Life has grown to more than 5,000 communities and 25-plus countries worldwide.
For more information, email American Cancer Society staff partner Brian Mickle at brian.mickle@cancer.org or visit the Relay for Life of Voorhees website at www.relayforlife.org/voorheesnj.
We have all been touched in some way by cancer’s devastation. Join us at the kickoff celebration on Feb. 15 so we can build momentum toward our Relay for Life of Voorhees on June 8 and June 9!
