Let's Make Cancer History

Last Night one of the many events associated with the Fredericton Relay For Life took place at City hall; Luminary Lane.



Luminaries are sold each year to honour someone close to you who lost the fight to cancer, or to honour a survivor. All of the proceeds go toward putting an end to the disease. At dusk on the night of the Relay (June 10^th, by the way) the luminaries are placed along the walking track (Fredericton Raceway on the Exhibition grounds) and lit. It’s really a sight to see, and it’s generally an emotional moment.

Luminary Lane sees the luminaries which have been purchased so far lined along Queen St., starting in front of City Hall.


There were about 400 or so last night; there will be plenty more added as the main event gets closer.

I had the honour of being an MC for last night’s event, which gives a bit of insight into the Relay For Life and why we relay. Plus it’s a chance to introduce the Chair &Co-Chairs of The Relay, as well as others involved in eh event to those who may not be familiar; kind of a pre-relay gathering.


It was nice to see a good crowd.



Me & Mayor Woodside


There was a short flag raising ceremony and then a brief ceremony to give information on the luminaries and what they represent.

As the sun went down, the luminaries were lit and there was a moment of silence to respect what the luminaries mean for each person in attendance.



This year will mark 10 years for Fredericton’s Relay For Life. It’s fun event, despite the negative connotations associated with cancer. Throughout the night, teams get together to walk the track, all night, to represent the ongoing fight to come through the darkness of cancer and emerge on the bright side of hopefully one day finding a cure. It brings about the hope and determination that so many face, and it’s a touching, but fun & light-hearted event filled with games and entertainment. If you’ve never been, I’d encourage to you be a part of it this year. You’ll meet new people, interact with teams doing different challenges and do your part in finding a cure.

There’s still time to get a team in place and do some fundraising. Get in touch with The Canadian Cancer Society to find out how you can be a part of it.

346 Queen Street
Suite 102
Fredericton NB
E3B 1B2

Phone: (506) 453-1551
Fax: (506) 450-1569
email: info@frederictonrelayforlife.org

I hope to see you there.

-Crash-