Kicking off the fight against cancer with breakfast

May 14, 2015

by Lesley Merrigan

The Relay For Life leadership team is hosting a breakfast on Saturday, May 16, at the IOOF hall in Parham. This event will be an opportunity for those Relayers who have been hesitant in registering their team due to the increased registration cost, an opportunity to get their team signed up for $10 each! It is a great way to show your support to our cancer fighters as well. Breakfast is from 8 to 11am and will consist of pancakes and sausage complete with beverages. $7 for adults; $5 for kids; 12 and under. We will also have some live music with an acoustic guitar with a few of the fellows from One Busted Ego.

Our Relay For Life this year will begin at noon on Saturday, June 20, and run until midnight. It is hoped that this change in timing will allow those who have never participated because of the overnight commitment, to come spend 12 hours fighting cancer with an awesome line up of music, some great food and of course, our moving luminary ceremony that will honour cancer survivors as well as those who have lost their battle to cancer. Luminaries will be on sale at the breakfast on Saturday at the cost of $5 each. Any vendor who is interested in having a table of their wares at the relay can come and pick up their information as well. For more information on being a vendor at our June 20 event, please email Lyann Smith at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Penny Cota at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Survivors can register for the strawberry social and the victory lap on Saturday morning as well. We will have forms at the hall. If you know of someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, you can also take a form for them so that they may attend and be part of the celebration.

So if you are registered for the 2015 Relay for Life, this is an opportunity to come and ask questions, enjoy breakfast and hand in any collected money that you might have. If you are not registered yet, you will be able to sign up your team at a cost of $10 each. A team can be made with as few as 4 or 5 and no maximum. There is also the community team that will allow individuals to register and participate as well. For more information on anything Relay, you can contact Lesley Merrigan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her cell at 613-483-1839. Thanks to all in our community for your continued support in making cancer history.