2018 Relay for Life events in tri-counties
Cancer survivor Darlene D’Eon has been named the 2018 Digby Relay for Life ambassador.
“It’s so very important to me to encourage others, especially other survivors to participate in this cause,” the Digby woman says.
D’Eon was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2011, but after a strong fight she’s proud to be seven years cancer free.
“I still haven’t come to terms that I am a survivor,” she adds.
D’Eon was named the new ambassador at a Relay for Life information session at the Digby Curling Club on March 7.
“Every year, I look forward to crossing off the years of being cancer free,” she says.
The Digby Relay for Life will take place on June 16, from 6
• YOLO (You Only Live Once), Lockeport Regional High School, Friday, June 8, from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
• Clare, École secondaire de Clare, Meteghan River, Saturday, June 9, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
• Digby, Digby Arena, Saturday, June 16, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
• Yarmouth, Mariners Centre, Saturday, June 23, from 6 p.m. to midnight. p. m. until midnight.
There are seven teams registered so far, with a few more still to come.
The goal this year is to have at least 15 teams, 150 participants and raise $ 45,000.
There is still lots of time to register, but the earlier teams register the more fundraising they can do.
“You’ll really feel like you’re a part of the team and a part of the community working together,” says Niki Lewis, the southwest district co- ordinator of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Some of the fundraising from the relay goes towards funding cancer research, towards Camp Goodtime and The Lodge That Gives.
“It’s so important to support the survivors in our community and the survivors all across Canada,” she adds.
Relay for life participants will be hosting fundraising events in the upcoming months leading up to the relay.
One of the fundraisers beginning in the next few weeks includes raffle tickets for all- inclusive Cavendish Beach Music Festival passes and Bay Ferries Ltd. passes.
Follow the Digby Relay for life Facebook page for more information