GHS Interact - Highest Earning Team at Relay for Life

 
On Saturday, April 8th at the University of New England, 28 members of the Gorham High School Interact Club participated from 6:00pm until 6:00am in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
 
“Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it's time to take action against cancer. “
 
28 members of Gorham Interact Club at Relay for Life
with Adviser Neile Nelson (L)
 
 

The Gorham Interact Club chose to get involved in the Relay for life to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer.

Together, as a group, the Gorham Interact Club raised $3,125 to aid in this worthwhile cause.  This amount earned the team the “Highest Earning Team Award” that night.  The Gorham group was also, by far, the largest and most energetic team at the event, also earning the “Most Engaged Team” award.  At the event itself, the premise is that at least one of the 28 participating Interact members was walking or running the track at all times throughout the entire 12 hour event.  In between the walking and running, much eating, singing, dancing, card playing and telling stories took place so that all students and adults enjoyed a great time together for a great cause.

 

Our club, school and town are very proud of its members and this event they chose to participate in.  It was truly a memorable and rewarding experience. One that these students will not soon forget!  Thanks to Westbrook-Gorham Rotary members for individual sponsorships and for providing funds for the school bus needed to transport this large group safely too and and from UNE!

GHS Interact President Aaron Farr (3rd from left)

Story and photos by: Neile Nelsen - GHS Interact Adviser