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By Peter R. O’Flinn Hope Lodges, the Reaching makes the walk. We are hon-
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children’s summer camps Bartlett.
Bonita Springs – In recent and counseling services. Bob- The Relay goal is to raise
decades significant advances bi Bird, the event chair, em- much needed money,
have been made in cancer phasized that by highlighting $65,000 this year, but the
detection and treatment, and local programs, the event in- event is about much more.
survival rates for many can- forms the community of It is a community celebration
cers have improved dramat- help that is available. of life, mutual support and
ically. More improvement is After the Veterans of For- fun, with a touch of friendly
needed, and so on April 8 eign Wars opening ceremony competitiveness. “We will
and 9 hundreds of Bonitans Friday evening, the Relay have the best jerk chicken
will gather on the YMCA will begin with a walking and kabobs on the track,”
fields on Kent Road to do lap by survivors of the dis- guaranteed Darrell Brown,
their part in a nationwide ease, and continue through who is organizing a Carib-
American Cancer Society the night to Saturday morn- bean display for the Noon
fundraising event, the Relay ing. The progression of the Rotary Club.
for Life. relay, from dusk through The Relay is packed full
the night to the dawn of a of events to “keep it fun, Contributed | Special to the Spotlight
“If there was not a treat- The Relay for Life starts at 6 p.m. on April 8 with an opening survivor lap.
ment for what I had, I would new day symbolizes the keep people going, said Bird.
not be here,” said Cathie phases of a patient’s illness, A partial list: country and
Bartlett, an event committee from initial awareness western music from mid- For more information...
member, referring to her per- through some darker times night to 1 a.m., with a pro- www.relayforlife.org
sonal experience with the to the daylight of cure. While fessional dance instructor to www.cancer.org
disease. “The Relay is so im- each team will have someone tutor line dancing; a limbo 1-800-ACS-2345
portant,” she said, under- on the track for its duration, contest; a frozen tee shirt
scoring the need to raise the Relay is not an athletic contest - “crack it open and
money for research. Cancer event. Many participants wear it for a lap” - brrr; the end result of finding a cure,”
“hits everybody in some way walk. “pajama bed head game” Contributed | Special to the Spotlight said Bartlett. And there is
whether it be a friend, a sister The Luminaria, the light- contest at wake up time; The Relay for Life at the YMCA on April 8 and 9 will friendship and hope. “I
or a mother. It does not dis- ing of candles around the Zumba dancing lessons; the raise funds to support the American Cancer Society. walked beside someone who
criminate,” she said. track amidst the 9 p.m. dark- hula hoop contest; yoga class; The lighting of the luminaries at 9 p.m. is always an has been a survivor for a
Among the many local ness, is a remembrance of the purple color contest - emotional ceremony. year,” she said, “and I told
patient services funded with those who have passed while “everyone gets as purple as her I have been a survivor
Relay proceeds are trans- summoning the hope of possible”; the tug of war - purple color contest. and other things you can since 1987. I want you to
portation to and from treat- treatment for those facing “you have to be in your The Relay of Life is open purchase for as little as a know how good that made
ment, lodging at Florida’s the disease. “Everybody pajamas” and, yes, a second to everyone. “There is food dollar that goes toward the her feel.”
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Women’s Council of Realtors
Jeanette Igoe, Chair of the B.E.A.R. Community Relations Committee,
and Heather Wightman, President of the Bonita Springs Estero Chapter
of the Women’s Council of Realtors, at their March business meeting.
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around the world. Watch Thurs., April 14, 2 to 4 p.m.
music and dance perform- This event features three local
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more. Create art at dozens Paradise, Island Intrique and
of stations set up around the Murder in the Mangroves.
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Last month’s Blues Fest at Riverside Park raised
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Staff Photo | info@swspotlight.com nual Bonita Blues Festival at Riverside Park last month. ried on Barefoot Beach March 10.
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to the Lee County Tax Collector. have had a year of
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support to Bonita ensure they continue to meet Foundation
Springs Chamber requirements. The organization offers a variety
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will be announced on May 7 at the Chamber’s the musical education of children. For more
Kentucky Derby Party at the Hyatt Regency information, call 239-947-1943.
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small group of volunteers envisioned a new pancake breakfasts
concept in care for the people of southwest (in season), help
Florida. It was their belief that life could be them raise money for the causes they support
lived better, even at its end. This charter including the Literacy Council, Harry Chapin
group of Hope Hospice workers cared for Food Pantry, scholarships for local high
perhaps 10 or 12 patients a day in the begin- school students and the Lion’s Eye Clinic.
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Events Landing residents who did huge success,” said Ted Grant
from page 19 an incredible job of sup- Campaign Chair. The event
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ami Trail North, Naples. Din- such as “A Little Classic and District. He was cited for
ner is at 6 p.m. and the meet- All That Jazz” concert and his support of the Bonita
ing is at 7 p.m. Traveling reception which was attend- Springs efforts to improve
brethren are always welcome. ed by over 160 people. “Hav- water quality and for helping
For more information, call ing members of the South- secure twenty environmen-
239-597-3030. west Florida Symphony per- tally sensitive acres off Kent
All dates, times and prices are form at this event made it a Road for the City.
subject to change.
Up and Down
from page 6
Pelican Landing
raises over
$50,000
The Pelican Landing
Community raised over
$57,621 for the United Way
of Lee, Hendry, and Glades.
Ted and Jane Grant chaired
the campaign which resulted
in a 250 percent increase Staff Photo | info@swspotlight.com
over last year.“A heart-felt Orange, Mango, Avocado and other tropical fruit
‘thank you’ to the Pelican trees were on sale at Riverside Park last month.
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