Relay for Life changes time

The Evangeline Parish Relay For Life will be April 18, at the Ville Platte High School football field.
The committee announced that the gates will be open from 12 noon until midnight for this year’s relay, instead of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., as was done in the past.
“We are pleased to announce that the time change from 12 noon to midnight will allow many more people to participate,” said Connie Lamke, committee chair. “We are adding events and fun daily and will keep everyone updated.”
The theme is the “Colors of Cancer,” and this year will feature fun jumps, games, crafts, and, of course, food. There will be a cookoff and bake off with all food available for purchase. There will be competitions and a display from the “Bras on The Bayou” competition held last October. The committee is currently looking for teams to choose a “Color of Cancer” and set up a booth and local bands or artists who wish to donate their time to provide live music at this year’s event.
“Bigger and better” is the hope of the committee, who wish to add more events than ever, including the return of the barbecue cookoff, boiled crawfish and multiple fun jumps for the kids. Last year, bracelets were $5 and the kids could use the bracelets throughout the entire event. The price this year will remain the same.
“Celebrating Birthdays” is the American Cancer Society’s motto, so all survivors, caregivers and loved ones are invited to join in the celebration.
If you would like to have a team at the Relay for Life event this year you can contact Connie Lamke at 363-1313 for more information. There is no charge to set up a booth and you can choose a color that is available when you call.
“I would be happy to speak with those interested by phone or in person,” Lamke said. “The goal for this event theme is to fill the field with all the different colors of cancer.”
The money raised here benefits those in this parish who are currently fighting cancer.
Lamke added, “Cancer affects many people we know and love. Join the fight against cancer and celebrate our survivors!”