VILLAS – Preparations for the second annual “Relay for Life” cancer fundraising event were presented at the March 21 Lower Township Council meeting by township coordinator Buffi Hinkler-Miller.
This fundraiser is a worldwide event that has raised $5 billion over the last several years to fight cancer of every kind. The local event will be held at Lower Cape May Regional High School, May 14 beginning at 2 a.m. and ending May 15 at 6 a.m.
This event is not a race, but a demonstration of support for cancer survivors. It includes a continuous walk at the high school for the event’s duration.
This concept denotes the 24 hours a day that patients must battle cancer; there is no entry fee, but participants are urged to form teams to raise money. The money is used for cancer research and other programs and services such as free wigs, make-up tips and even transportation to treatment if needed.
An information session will be held at Township Hall April 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. for those interested in learning more.
“Return the Favor Signs”
Deputy Mayor Norris Clark introduced Laura Chamberlin of celebratedbay.org, an environmental group that also presented at the recent Delaware Bay Shore Council meeting.
Chamberlin spoke about a project where local school children design and draw signage for Delaware Bay beaches that remind people to be sensitive to wildlife on the beaches.
For instance, one sign in crayon states “flip me over” with a drawing of a horseshoe crab on its back. These signs would be placed along the bay shore, if approved, and would be removed at season’s end.
The intent is to gently remind beach goers of the risks to wildlife in a friendly way and from a child’s perspective. It also teaches children about the bay-beach eco-system. A decision will be made by council by the end of April after residents get a chance to be briefed on the proposal.
Roseann Avenue
In other actions, council approved a resolution to “continue improvements and associated work to Roseann Avenue and Bayshore Estates” which has been a particularly important issue to residents who have experienced flooding for many years.
Council Honor
Council also recognized Dottie Crawford, a retired Lower Township dispatcher, and Jim Diettrich, a retired DARE officer with the police department, for their volunteer work in creating and managing the “Kids Christmas” program for the last 39 years.
As an example, last year over the holidays they helped 525 children who were in need.
The proclamation thanked them for their “selfless acts of kindness” since the program began in 1976.
To contact Jim McCarty, email jmccarty@cmcherald.com.
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