Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund (CRCRF)
The Clinton Rotary Club became involved with the raising of funds for cancer, partnering with the American Cancer Society, in 1997, organizing a Walk-a-Thon. The primary intent was to financially support the A.C.S. research efforts. However, after considering that the A.C S. could not aid individual cancer victims needing "every day living funds," the Clinton Rotary Club felt their efforts would better serve cancer victims by establishing a Cancer Relief Fund, utilizing the Walk-a-Thon approach to provide funding. The Club also requests donations on a continuous basis.
This will be Clinton Rotary Club's eleventh year of raising funds for Cancer victims and their families. Using the quarter mile track at the Peter's Complex and its surrounding facilities,(i.e.concession stand, parking area and athletic field) teams and individuals "walk the track" and enjoy various types of entertainment provided throughout the day. The "Day" is of ten hours duration from 12:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. Various areas are set up for "Tea Cup" Auction, Bountiful Baskets, Prime Item Raffle and Children's amusement area.
The Club seeks sponsors with donations from $250.00 to $1,000.00 and place their names and/or logos on T-shirts. These shirts are sold and also given to each walking team member or individual donating a registration fee of $10.00. Individual team members then try to secure additional funds from friends, neighbors, etc. Additional funds are raised through Luminaries, a white bag, appropriately imprinted with names of deceased cancer victims (Memory) or surviving cancer patients (Honor), illuminated by candle, secured around the quarter mile track. A Luminary Ceremony is held in the evening with the light of hundreds of candles casting a glow honoring and paying tribute to cancer survivors and remembering those who have lost their battle to this terrible disease. With a donation of $5.00, individuals or families may designate a name to be labeled on a luminary.
All proceeds are available to cancer victims and their families by submitting an application to the Clinton Rotary Club Cancer Relief Committee to determine eligibility for funding. Checks are submitted directly to billing entities (Utilities, mortgage payments, taxes, property insurance, appliances, etc.). Due to limited resources, the Fund does not pay hospital or other medical bills, prescriptions, etc. Proceeds are used for cancer related "in-house expenses" with no administrative expenses involved.
Additional detailed information related to this fund or Walk-a-Thon may be obtained by calling Jim Beardsley (860-669-7239) or Linda Beavers (860-669-9323) or write: Clinton Rotary Cancer Relief Fund, P.O. Box 558, Clinton, CT 06413.