Paint Our Town Purple Stutsman Relay For Life

Jamestown (CSi) “Paint Our Town Purple” is a chance to raise awareness of the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life in the community.  More photos at Facebook.

Chairperson Barb Togstad says a pre-celebration event was held at the Frontier Fort by the buffalo Friday May 1

Purple scarves were placed around the World’s Largest Buffalo statue.

Entertainment by Cheaper Than Therapy.

Purple is the signature color of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life program, which represents all cancers.

This year is the 30^th anniversary since Relay for Life was founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt. The national theme for 2015 is ‘30 Years Strong’. Locally the theme is “More Birthday’s.”

The American Cancer Society is seeking businesses, organizations, and families to get involved in the Relay for Life movement by displaying purple ribbons and other decorations from May 1, 2015 – June 5, 2015.

She noted that the community can also help “Paint Our Town Purple” by doing other activities, including putting up purple-themed displays in storefronts, swapping out white light bulbs for purples ones, or selecting a day for everyone to wear purple at work or school.

Also, at the pre-celebration event on May 1^st, is the opportunity to purchase purple tablecloths to decorate trees with, purple headbands as well as purple wristbands that say: ’30 Years Strong’ as well as some other items.

The proceeds raised will go to the 2015 Stutsman County Relay for Life event. There will be four certificates given out the night of the Relay for Life event on June 5^th: Best Use of Purple, Most Original Purple Theme, Most Purple, and Best Purple Window Display.

Also on our show, Stutsman County Relay for Life Co-Chair, Pam Phillips said this year’s Stutsman County Relay for Life will be a 12 hour event, on June 5^th, 2015, starting at 2-p.m., until 2-a.m., on June 6^th.

The Opening Ceremonies will be at 6-p.m.

She pointed out that The Miss Relay Contest will return this year, with men dressed in costumes to win the contest, as votes cast will require a donation to the relay.

Other upcoming events include the Survivors Social set for May 17, 2015 from 3-5-p.m., at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Jamestown.

The relays Co-Chairs, Pam Phillips and Doreen Brophy have more information. Pam can be reached at 252-8417, and Doreen at 320-7182.

On Facebook: Stutsman County Relay for Life.