LUMINARIA 2010
LET OUR HOPE, LAUNCH US TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE
One important aspect of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the opportunity for people to come
together to remember loved ones lost to cancer, support those who are still fighting, and honor those who have
won their battle. One of the most moving parts of the event is the Luminaria Ceremony.
As the sun sets over campsites and darkness falls, the night is brightened by the glow of illuminated bags called
luminaria, each bearing the name of someone who has battled cancer. Some celebrate cancer survivors, while
others help us honor and remember those gone too soon. All represent someone special who has been
profoundly affected by cancer and the family and friends who continue to fight back in their honor.
KEY POINTS about Luminaria at Relay For Life:
 ALWAYS USE THE BAGS PROVIDED, they are a standard size and folded to optimize stability and display.
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You can make your own Luminaria or we can do it for you. Simple or elaborate, they all add impact
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Each team member is encouraged to do a Luminaria for his or her reason to Relay.
 Please keep Luminaria log sheets and monies separate from other donations. LUMINARIA ENVELOPE provided.
FORMS
Two forms are available for your use:
1.
Luminaria Log Sheets (Primary): Please give one to each team member – they may be copied as
needed, additional copies will be available at all meetings. It is important to fill these out carefully and
completely, the information on these forms is used to put together the lists of individual names read at the
Luminaria ceremony.
 Turn Log Sheets in before the event, or EARLY on Friday as you arrive at the track. We log all names
in a spreadsheet and this does take time.
 PLEASE – note the distinction between Memorial Bags for someone who has been lost to cancer and
Honoring a Survivor Bag to cheer on a survivor. There is a column to note M or H on the log sheet –
this is the basis for which list the names are assigned to.
 Please include your TEAM NAME on the bottom of the log sheet.
 Whether it is one Luminaria or a full page of 15 – every Luminaria is important.
2.
Luminaria & requests may be submitted by mail: Cindy Thomas, 5190 Division Rd, West Bend, WI 53095
Luminaria bags are made by volunteers as you request.
FAMILY DAY TO DESIGN BAGS: Gather family together for an hour or so to create bags for those in your
own family touched by cancer. Family holiday gatherings like Easter and Memorial Day take on special added
meaning by remembering and honoring these special individuals.
DECORATE BAGS FOR YOUR TEAM: Team captains or the team as a group can create a basic
decoration on bags to make them easy to find on the track. Things to consider could be a simple bright graphic
in the corner of each bag – a standard way to place the names – one color, or type of print. Some individuals
are happy to purchase a bag that is already decorated, all they need to do is add their loved ones name. We
have a supply of bags ready - blank and decorated.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT: Cindy
Thomas (262) 644-8630
2010 Hartford/Slinger Relay For Life.
* Copy this sheet as needed. *
Lum inar ia Lo g She e t
Luminaria bags line the track and are lit as night falls to highlight the Luminaria Ceremony. Bags may be simple or elaborate–
Photos, Drawings, Printed Graphics, or just a simple name all add to the impact of walking the track and reflecting on how many
individuals are represented. A $5.00 suggested donation is requested for each Luminaria.
INTENT
BAG STATUS
Which of the Ceremony Lists should the name will be read on?
M = In Memory of Someone Lost to Cancer
HS = Honoring a Survivor
Does the Committee need to make a Bag?
MAKE = We will make one for you
DONE = Bag accompanies form
TRACK = Bag will be brought to the track
The Ceremony features a reading of all individuals honored by a Luminaria Bag(s) – please print names carefully and note the
different intentions. When bringing Bags to the track, please be sure to let us know whether or not they have been submitted on a
separate log sheet or not when they are turned in at the Luminaria table. We do not want to miss anyone’s name.
Team Name (if participating on team):_________________________________________________________________
Buyer’s Name
(Please print in all capitals)
BAG
STATUS
Amount
Collected
GRAMMA JANE SMITH
Make
$5
INTENT
NAME on Bag - To Be Read
(M or HS)
HS
Mary Smith (Sample)
(Honoring Survivor)
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# BAGS with FORM
# BAGS TO MAKE
# BAGS Team will BRING TO THE TRACK
TOTAL
$
For Staff Use Only
Please Make Checks Payable to: The American Cancer Society
NAMES LOGGED
Bags Available at First National Bank & Hartford Savings Bank–Main Office
Contact: Cindy Thomas at (262) 644-86305190 or mail:
Division Rd, West Bend, WI 53095
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Total # of Bags
For Staff Use Only
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Bags to
MAKE