Post-Bulletin “Main Event” Article

Tuesday 7/29/2008 The Rochester Post-Bulletin published a “Main Event” article about the 2008 Olmsted County American Cancer Society Relay For Life. The article appeared on page D4 of the print edition.  They have also posted an online photo album featuring the work of photojournalist Scott Jacobson. Scott stayed up late with us and took lots of photos that night. Please take a minute to browse his excellent work on the Post-Bulletin’s site. You might just catch a glimpse of someone you know!

Click here for a PDF version of what was in Tuesday’s paper.

2008 Olmsted Relay Photos

Thank you to Cat Thisius for donating her time and talents to the 2008 Olmsted County American Cancer Society Relay For Life!

Please visit this site to browse the gallery of photos Cat took at Relay.   You will need to enter your e-mail address, then the password of relay to access the gallery.  Here are the rest of Cat’s instructions / prices:

Once you are logged in:

To view a photo larger, click on it and it will open in another window.
You need to keep the mouse off of the photo to view it.
You can compare photos by clicking on the compare box.

You can also create a favorites folder by clicking on the ‘favorites’ word.
To view your favorites, click on the favorites word located in the brown highlighted area above the photos.

To order a photo, click order and choose what sizes you would like and the quantity.

Prices
4 wallets – $4.00
4×5 – $4.00
4×6 – $4.00
4×6 with Relay border – $4.00
5×7 – $6.00
8×10 – $10.00

When you are ready to check out, there are a few different options.
You can pay by check, paypal (credit card), or cash.

If paying by check or cash, please make the check payable to: Cat Thisius
and mail to:

Cat Thisius
1521 19 St NE
Rochester, MN 55906

ALL PROCEEDS FROM PHOTO PURCHASES WILL BE DONATED TO
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY / RELAY FOR LIFE.

There is a $5.00 shipping/mailer cost so I can mail the photos to your home/work.
Minnesota sales tax will be added to each order.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ME BEFORE ORDERING YOUR PHOTOS!  (507) 261-3730 (cell) or catsphoto@charter.net.

Thank you!
Cat

News Coverage

Relay for Life continues Friday despite weather threat
Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN – 7/12/2008 8:04:10 AM

Coolers, games and people filled the fieldhouse at the University Center Rochester on Friday for the annual Olmsted County American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

For the first time in 15 years, the relay was moved inside because of the possibility of storms.

Full article from Postbulletin.com

KTTC’s text and video of their coverage can be found here.

OLMSTED RELAY MOVED INDOORS

Olmsted Relay Moved Indoors Due To Weather Concerns

9:10 AM Friday June 11, 2008

 

Due to potentially hazardous weather conditions predicted for this evening and overnight hours, the Olmsted County American Cancer Society Relay For Life is being moved indoors to the Sports Center fieldhouse at University Center Rochester.

 

There will be areas for each team to set up indoors, including the use of tents (with no stakes).  Participants are encouraged to roll out sleeping bags on the floor of the fieldhouse, and to bring in lawn chairs.

 

The opening ceremonies, kids activities (including the inflatable equipment), entertainment and the walking track will all be set up inside the fieldhouse.

 

Camping will still be allowed on the grounds of University Center Rochester, but this is done at your own risk.  Those planning to bring campers to the event are still welcome to do so, but plan on setting up an area with lawn chairs inside the fieldhouse with your team to be close to the activites as they occur throughout the night.  The food vendors will still set up just outside the fieldhouse as planned.

Relay 2008 is Here!

It’s time to lace up your walking shoes and pray for clear skies!  The 2008 Olmsted County Relay for Life happens Friday night July 11th!

Here’s the complete schedule of events.

Also, Jennifer Koski’s column this week in the Post Bulletin was about Ruth Jensen, the honorary caregiver for the 2008 Olmsted County Relay For Life.  Ruth passed away in April.  Here is Jennifer’s column about this remarkable person.