26 April, 2011
High School Senior Evan Katz writes about Hopkinton's Relay for Life.
With spring in full bloom, the biggest event of the season fast approaches – Relay For Life. Relay For Life is an annual fundraiser, collecting money to be donated to the American Cancer Society. Unlike most fundraisers, however, Relay is a community-wide event, and participants walk all night around the Hopkinton High School track, symbolizing the struggle of a cancer patient, always moving towards the coming dawn of a new day.
Though the May 20th event is still almost a month away, the 90+ teams that have signed up are wasting no time in finding creative ways to raise money. Whether by door-to-door fundraising, bake sales, or car washes, teams of both students and adults are working to make this year’s Relay an even bigger success. Katrina Parsons, a Hopkinton High junior, has organized a fundraiser at the Milford Friendly’s restaurant. On May 10th, from 5-8 pm, anyone bringing a Relay For Life coupon will have 20% of their bill donated towards Relay. Of course, this is just one of the many ways that teams across town are helping to raise money for this important cause.
While many teams are already signed up for the event, there’s still plenty of time to get involved. By joining an existing team or creating a new one, Relay For Life encourages everyone to participate in this life-changing event. As a new addition this year, the Relay Committee will be permitting “midnight teams”, or teams that are allowed to leave at midnight instead of staying for the entire event. However, walking the track for the whole night is highly encouraged, and always is an unforgettable experience. For more information on the Hopkinton Relay For Life, visit Hopkinton's Relay for Life website.
