Stanberry Insurance Agency raised $2,200, overwhelmingly reaching the original goal of $1,000. Through hard work and dedication, the Stanberry team held a profitable yard sale earlier in the spring to raise money as well as teaming up with O’Malleys Pub and Grill for a percentage night. To continue fundraising at the event, our team sold Root Beer and Coke Floats as well as a few hamburger meals.

Throughout the evening and into the early morning hours, team members walked the track which was lighted by luminaries to honor and remember those who have battled cancer. A deejay provided entertainment those wee morning hours to keep the crowds spirited and to energize the tiring walkers. Stanberry had four team members who camped out at the event and walked all night long—even through a light drizzle of rain!

Stanberry Insurance Agency is honored to be part of such a wonderful cause. Not only was the event a great opportunity for the community to come together and have some fun but it was for a great organization that fights to save lives every day! Stanberry will continue to help fight cancer by participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for years to come.

“We are incredibly appreciative of the amount of support we have received from the community and we hope everyone can join us at O’Malley’s to enjoy good food, good friends, and a worthy cause!” said Amy Reams, Personal Lines Agent at Stanberry Insurance Agency.

Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, commit to fight back through healthy lifestyle changes, and raise money for the fight against cancer.

“The funds raised through our Relay For Life events enable us to continue our investment in the fight against cancer through research, education, advocacy and patient services,” added Linda Proctor, a Stanberry employee and cancer survivor. “Thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and donors, the money raised by Relay For Life participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving research and programs.”

For more information contact Stanberry Insurance at 828-586-8926. Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life is available from the American Cancer Society on the Web at www.RelayForLife.org.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.

UPDATE:

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As published in They Sylva Herald, the total donation by O’Malley’s of Sylva was $300.00.

Thank you to all that came out to support the cause and have a good time with us. A very big thank you to Lynn Stanberry and her staff for a fantastic night of food, fun and fund-raising!

With tables of clothing, toys, house wares, shoes and other accessories, the folks began lining up to purchase their items with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Among the donated items were delicious baked good such as breads, muffins, brownies, cookies and Rice Krispy Treats donated by the staff. These baked items were a number one with the crowd who enjoyed having a little homemade treat.

The weather was very pleasing with a slightly overcast sky earlier in the day but turning into a brilliant spring day full of sunshine. The weather was absolutely perfect for attending the various yard sales and car washes set up throughout the community on Saturday.

The Stanberry Insurance Relay Team raised a grand total of $462 which will benefit the Relay event in June.

“We were very pleased with the overall success of the yard sale and look forward to contributing this money to a good cause,” said team captain, Heather Hyatt.

Relay for Life will be held at the Jackson County Recreation Center on June 4 beginning at 6:00 pm. For more information on this event and participation, visit our Relay page.

Update…04/21/2010

We have reached 76% of our goal of  $1,000 by getting donations in the amount of $758.36 including the yard sale  & luminaries as well as the individual donations made on our behalf! Way to  go team! Now if we can just earn $250 more our team will have reached it’s goal.  Email your friends and family—the smallest donations can make a big difference!

Our first fund-raising event, a yard sale, will be held on Saturday, April 17th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We are hosting the sale at our own Stanberry Insurance Agency parking lot located at 715 East Main Street in Sylva, North Carolina.

We have all been eager to raise money for our team. Everyone has been cleaning out closets and clearing out attics in hopes to find some “treasure” for interested buyers. We’ve collected everything from clothing to books to house wares for the sale. We’re expecting a solid turn out because the weather will be beautiful on Saturday and we know Sylva is a community that is invested in giving back to others.

Today, we all know someone who has been touched by cancer-a family member, a friend, or a co-worker. It feels good to give back to the community as well as help in some way to find a cure for this disease. We are looking forward to a successful fund-raising event as well as the Relay For Life event on June 4. Stanberry Insurance Agency is committed to help fight cancer!

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 up to 24 hours in length.

There are several traditions held at the event. The Survivor’s Lap kicks off the relay event and is an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories 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.

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.

Last, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, where we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer.

Cancer touches so many people. From loved ones to co-workers, neighbors and friends-everyone knows someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. No matter where you are, there’s a place for you at Relay and you can make a difference today by signing up online to start your own team or by simply making a donation. We will be glad to have you as part of our Stanberry Insurance Agency team!