Olmsted County Relay For Life Schedule of Events July 10-11, 2009 – University Center Rochester
Click here for a 1-page PDF – updated 7/1/2009
5:30 p.m.
- Survivor Registration
- Food vendors open
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Cancer Prevention Study-3. Register to take part in a study that will help reserachers learn new ways to prevent cancer. The Olmsted County Relay is one of a limited number of sites where you can enroll in this historic study. More information is here on the CPS3 page at cancer.org.
6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony
- Welcome – Becky Waara, 2009 Relay for Life Chair
- Master of Ceremonies – Sarah Swistack, KAAL, 6 News
- Opening Invocation - Lisa Kipp, Zumbro Lutheran Church
- Welcome by Don Supalla, President, University Center Rochester
- Introduction of Honorary Caregiver, Donna Betcher
- Introduction of Honorary Chair, Fr. Nick Mezacapa
- Flame of Hope Lighting – 2009 Honorary Chair
- Ribbon Cutting & Survivors’ Victory Lap
- Parade of Teams
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Survivors’ reception with performance by The Rhythm of Grace: Jill Pearson and Cindy Finch (reception begins in the sports center after the survivor and team laps)
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Team Photos by Stacey Hildebrandt
- Giant Inflatables – Jolly Jumpz
- Face Painting & Relay Tattoos
- Arts & Crafts Table
- Card Creation Station – VIP Scrapbook
- Wacky Hair & Nail Station – Little Dudes-N-Divas
- Balloons with Dr. Bob
- Silent Auction Opens
7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
KROC Rockin’ Recess – Main Stage area
7:45 p.m.
- Balloons to Heaven – Release a balloon to send a message to a loved one
8:00 p.m. Live Musical Performance
Band: Furious George (8:00-9:15 p.m.)
9:45 p.m. Luminary Ceremony
- Special Reflective Moment
- Rochester Civic Music – Summer Choir, Directed by Chuck Blattner
- Lighting of Luminarias
10:30 p.m.
- Silent Auction Closes
10:45 p.m.
- Trivia
11:15 p.m.
- Sweet & Treat Walk – Like a cake walk, only better!
11:45 p.m.
- Sole Mate – Meet at the stage to play this fun game!
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
- KROC- Music on Wheels
- Pizza Party for Relay team members
1:00 a.m.
- Bingo Spectacular – At the stage
2:00 a.m.
- Outdoor Movie – At the stage
2:00 – 5:00 a.m.
Join us at the stage for fun activities every hour
- Carnival Games, Rainy Day Fun & Scavenger Hunt
- Themed laps – Fun theme laps with prizes for participants!
7:00 a.m.
- Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Closing Ceremony
- Relay Grand Total & Award Winners
- Prize drawing – Must be present at breakfast to win!
Mark your calendars for next year’s Relay – July 16 & 17, 2010!
