TEAM EOC - Relay for Life - Sat, May 23 2009

TEAM EOC - Relay for Life (5/23/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the EOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Volunteer

Event Location:

Foote Field 11601 - 68 Ave

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 23 2009 6:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Mar 15 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

13 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Jennifer
Narmin
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$15.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

12 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

On May 23rd, 2009 over 2,000 fellow Edmontonians will descend upon Foote Field to stare cancer in the face and say... "we have and will beat you"!

If you or someone you know of has been affected by cancer this is your opportunity to celebrate life... and provide HOPE to the millions of people that will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

The Canadian Cancer Society "Relay For Life" is more than just a fundraiser. It is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back in the hope of finding a cure for this terrible disease.

Relay is fun, fulfilling, and your participation gives strength to our mission to eradicate cancer. Walk with us in this inspirational 12-hour overnight event as we come together and fight to make cancer history.

Why Team Edmonton Outdoor Club:
Many of us in the club have friends, family and co-workers that have been affected by cancer. In fact, some EOC members have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. This is an opportunity for us as a club to make a difference in our community for people we know and people we have never met that have been or will be diagnosed with cancer. Together we will be working as a team to raise money to fund cancer research, support and prevention programs as well as funding the Canadian Cancer Society’s unique volunteer driver program.

How it works:

Teams of 10 or more are given a tent site within “tent city” that they get to decorate according to their theme. (I imagine ours will be the coolest outdoorsy looking site ever!) This site will be your home for the next 12 hours while you walk around the track and celebrate life with 2,000 others.
All food will be provided but you are welcome to bring outside food in to drink and eat. Please keep in mind this is a family event so there is no alcohol permitted.
Teams are encouraged to do some fundraising to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society, which will be utilized for funding cancer research, support and prevention programs as well as their unique volunteer driver program.

Team EOC and our mission:

To have fun
To make a difference by raising funds
To work as a team

How to get involved:

Sign-up as a member of Team Edmonton Outdoor Club right here!
Sign up as a “Relay for Life” participant (cost is $15). Instructions on how to do this will be sent once you’ve signed up to participate
A team meeting will be set and further goals and activities leading up to Relay will be set including fund raising ideas (some done through the EOC!)

Note: Please note that although the event does not take place until May 23rd. I have set the registration deadline for the end of February because we will need a couple of months at least to do the fundraising and work on our decorations, costumes and activities for the night of.

Required Items to Bring:
Comfortable pair of shoes

Warm clothing (i.e. sweater, jacket etc)and for varying weather (last year it rained HARD between 3 and 5 AM)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Cash
Lawn chair
Tent
Games :-)
Something to drink
Healthy snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Click on Map
If taking transit take bus #4 (West Edm Mall) from the University Transit Centre. Get off at 116 Street/Belgravia Road Bus Stop # 2988
Note: Carpooling or taking transit will be your best bet because parking will be limited. This is something we will discuss as a group since getting our tent, chairs etc will need some coordination and group effort.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

You will need to sign a waiver from the Canadian Cancer Society when you register as a participant on their website.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$15.00/Person

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!