It wasn’t until after she initially became involved with Relay for Life that Brenda Wyatt would realize how close to home the annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society was to hit.
Brenda Wyatt initially became involved with Relay for Life, the annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, because she thought it would be a fun, social event all the while helping a significant cause. Then things hit closer to home as Wyatt’s sister, Earnestine, was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Wyatt, executive housekeeper for Reynolds Lake Oconee the past five years, is happy to report that her sister is one of the fortunate cancer survivors but adds that Relay for Life has taken on a whole new meaning. The team from Reynolds featured several employees, including Wyatt, co-captain Jana Otis, POA landscape manager, and team captain Johnny Hester, Reynolds’ chief engineer of facilities maintenance. Hester attends meetings on behalf of the county and also is a cancer survivor.
The Reynolds Employee Team and the Reynolds Lake Oconee Member teams joined together and, thanks to the enthusiasm and hard work of members Peggy Uehlin and Mary Lou Noonan, it has been a great partnership. Some of the fundraisers are the Great Jazz festival at the Plantation Pavilion, as well as other food and tennis events to be announced.
Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at the track from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. at Greene County High School in Greensboro to take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that some day cancer will be eliminated.
The Reynolds Lake Oconee Tailgaters relay team commends Reynolds for its involvement, everything from hosting the event’s kickoff luncheon to raising additional money for the American Cancer Society with a food booth.
