Family fun with a heartfelt mission
The combination of cancer awareness, togetherness and goods and services create not only an enemy for cancer, but offer support for survivors in the sweetest of ways. The Wooster Church of the Nazarene Relay Expo returns Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a different name, but the same mission: to raise money for Relay for Life.
The relay team for the Nazarene church is about 130 members strong, and Kyra Stedtefeld is the team captain, and also organizes the expo. They have a large cancer list at the church, which makes the event even more appropriate.
“This will be our fourth year doing what used to be called Ladies Day Out. Last year we decided we wanted some changes, and we wanted to change it to allow women, men, children, families—before it was a lady exclusive event,” explained Stedtefeld. “We had about 300 come through last year. We’re pleased with that.”
The event will feature an abundance of vendors, like Pampered Chef, Avon, Juice Plus, arts and crafts, homemade jewelry, towing and landscaping services, purses, sunglasses, candy, and children’s activities. Stedtefeld said they are still adding vendors to the roster, and intend to have around 90. Last year they had 60 vendors, so this year will represent a significant growth with the addition of activities for men.
“There’s something for everybody. Even if you just want out of the house for a few hours, we’ve been all cooped up for a while, you can come and just stroll around. If you’re not interested in purchasing something, that’s fine, there’s no pressure to do that. But it is a free event, so if you want to come and look and bring friends, we’ll be here from 10 until 2,” Stedtefeld continued. “We’ve had huge success and people have been pleased with what we’ve done in the past.”
Stedtefeld added that this is one of their major fundraisers, and they expect to donate $3,000 to Relay for Life. Each vendor will be charged $20 for their space and will donate a door prize for the guests to win. Any leftovers will go to Relay for Life.
“One of the things we really want to do is honor our survivors,” Stedtefeld said. “The lady who actually came up with the idea is a cancer survivor.”
They hope to use their team to create more awareness about cancer and research, and to remind people about Relay for Life. And though it may be a coincidence that their wellness activities tie in neatly with the mission, the mix couldn’t make for a more balanced afternoon.
“Hopefully we’ll get more education out there, more awareness. It’s something for the survivors; it’s a great support for the survivors to just be encouraged,” Stedtefeld said.
The relay team for the Nazarene church is about 130 members strong, and Kyra Stedtefeld is the team captain, and also organizes the expo. They have a large cancer list at the church, which makes the event even more appropriate.
“This will be our fourth year doing what used to be called Ladies Day Out. Last year we decided we wanted some changes, and we wanted to change it to allow women, men, children, families—before it was a lady exclusive event,” explained Stedtefeld. “We had about 300 come through last year. We’re pleased with that.”
The event will feature an abundance of vendors, like Pampered Chef, Avon, Juice Plus, arts and crafts, homemade jewelry, towing and landscaping services, purses, sunglasses, candy, and children’s activities. Stedtefeld said they are still adding vendors to the roster, and intend to have around 90. Last year they had 60 vendors, so this year will represent a significant growth with the addition of activities for men.
“There’s something for everybody. Even if you just want out of the house for a few hours, we’ve been all cooped up for a while, you can come and just stroll around. If you’re not interested in purchasing something, that’s fine, there’s no pressure to do that. But it is a free event, so if you want to come and look and bring friends, we’ll be here from 10 until 2,” Stedtefeld continued. “We’ve had huge success and people have been pleased with what we’ve done in the past.”
Stedtefeld added that this is one of their major fundraisers, and they expect to donate $3,000 to Relay for Life. Each vendor will be charged $20 for their space and will donate a door prize for the guests to win. Any leftovers will go to Relay for Life.
“One of the things we really want to do is honor our survivors,” Stedtefeld said. “The lady who actually came up with the idea is a cancer survivor.”
They hope to use their team to create more awareness about cancer and research, and to remind people about Relay for Life. And though it may be a coincidence that their wellness activities tie in neatly with the mission, the mix couldn’t make for a more balanced afternoon.
“Hopefully we’ll get more education out there, more awareness. It’s something for the survivors; it’s a great support for the survivors to just be encouraged,” Stedtefeld said.
Published: February 15, 2011
