Cooke County Relay for Life supporters raise $130K

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Cooke County Relay for Life officials reported this week that the organization raised in excess of $130,000 — among 40 local teams — during the 2012 campaign. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Events in May marked the 16th year for Cooke County Relay for Life. Staff photo by Greg Russell

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September 5, 2012

Cooke County Relay for Life supporters raise $130K

Staff Report Gainesville Daily Register The Daily Register Wed Sep 05, 2012, 08:54 AM CDT

Gainesville — Cooke County Relay for Life representatives reported that local participants teamed up and raised a final total of $130,000 for the American Cancer Society during the 2012 installment of the fundraiser.

Stacy Dickerson, the county organization’s chair and volunteer, said the recent 2012 campaign effort included the input of 40 local teams — and in a statement, she gave thanks to all who took part.

“The outstanding support received proves that the people of Cooke County are truly committed to the fight against cancer,” Dickerson said. “I want to applaud the 84 survivors plus all the caregivers who participated in the opening lap and the survivor recognition. They are the reason we continue to fight. We want them to celebrate more birthdays.”

The 2012 installment was originally May 4, at Leopard Stadium, but heavy evening rains stalled the proceedings and forced organizers to restage them on May 19, in the Gainesville High School gymnasium.

The scaled-down version, called “Relay Recovery,” occurred after teams had already raised $96,000 of the initial $100,000 goal. But the final tally exceeded the goal, since fundraising continued beyond Relay events and through all of May.

“We are just astonished and feel very blessed that our community has come out to support us,” Dickerson said in early May. “We want to blow this goal out of the water, and I’m so proud of Cooke County for coming together.”

In her recent statement, Dickerson provided lists of local corporate sponsors and Relay for Life committee volunteers, and added that it’s not too early for anyone to consider the fundraiser’s 2013 installment.

“Together we will save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” she said.

• Relay for Life committee members included Gail Holloway, Melissa Wilson, Amanda Riley, Kelley Harrison, Russell Moon, Tes Stewart, Jessica Love, Brooke Barthold, Amy Henry, Lisa Dieter, Amy Polk, Cherilyn Pollard, Susan Hughes, Janis Brewer, Mike Smith, Robyn Lamb, Sandy Dutton and Stuart Tucker.

• Relay for Life corporate sponsors included Oilfield Equipment Sales, First State Bank, Glenn Polk Autoplex, J.H. Bayer & Sons, United Copper, North Texas Medical Center, PolyPipe, Inc., Muenster State Bank, Nascoga Federal Credit Union, McLeroy, Gibbs and Klein, Brammer Pipe, Prosperity Bank, Hometown Pharmacy and Landmark Bank. In-kind sponsors included Gainesville High School, Tierra Real Estate, Dieter Bros. Restaurant, Gainesville Printing Company, Taco Casa, Wade Jones, Gainesville Civic Center, Parker Electric, Stanford House, Chili’s Bar and Grill, Prosperity Bank and Chicken Express.