"Announcing a new Meetup for The Jax Travel & Activity Group! ... MoreWhat: Relay for Life - Southside When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 12:00 PM Where: Forestry tower park 10430 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246 April 24 - 25th 12 noon - 6 a.m. Event Open to the Public! Music! Food! Games! Contests! Kid Friendly Event I am participating on a team and will be there the entire time. If you have never been to a Relay before the Survivors Lap and the Luminaria Ceremony are the most touching moments of the entire day but feel free to stop by any time and walk a few laps or just enjoy some food and music. If you are interesting in participating please let me know and I will get you information on a team. If you would like to support me with a donation let me know and I will get you the website information. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events and 18 hours in length. Celebrate - The Survivors Lap Relay starts with a Survivors Lap an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. The Survivors Lap is an emotional example of how Relay participants are creating a world with more birthdays like those of each individual on the track. Remember - The Luminaria Ceremony After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence. The Luminaria Ceremony is the opportunity for people to come together to remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those who have won their battle. This is one of the most moving parts of the event that you will not want to miss. Honor or remember someone at Relay For Life with a luminaria. Fight Back - Fight Back Through Fundraising Last, there is a chance to fight back against cancer through fundraising. In addition to what the fundraising teams do before the Relay, there are endless fundraising opportunities available onsite. From food, face painters, crafts and more, Relay teams will have plenty of ways for participants and visitors to support the fight against cancer. For more information: www.relayforlife.org/southsidefl Learn more here: http://www.jaxtravela... "