Relay: $120,000 …and still counting
St. John’s Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society has raised at least $120,000, and head organizer Mary Bartolucci says they are still counting. For an event with an original goal of $8,000, that is absolutely remarkable.
“There were some corporate sponsors, but the majority of the money was raised by individuals. One group raised over $10,000 by donating their tips from Joe’s Rum Hut and Rhumblines,” Mary tells us.
And the event went off without a hitch, despite some challenges. On St. John, challenges seem to build teamwork.
“When we arrived at 8 a.m. the ball field was a pond from heavy rain the night before. Julien Harley and his group got a back hoe and sand to fill in the holes, Dave Carlson from Carlson construction brought a pump to pump the water out, and the firemen from next door showed up with shovels to smooth out the ground,” Mary says. “The whole event was really St. John doing what it does best…giving back to our community, having fun doing it and seeing everyone provide something.”
Our thanks to Alain Brin of Blueglass Photography for these fantastic pictures. See who you recognize.
February 28th, 2011 02:35
Wow, it’s great to see the whole community contributing to something great like this. You can see why St. John is called Love City! Makes me proud to be a St. Johnian! Great photos too, I especially love that last one!
February 28th, 2011 04:59
Wow! A standing ovation for the St John community!From all of those who have been touched by cancer in one way or another, a heartfelt “Thank-You” goes out to everyone involved .
February 28th, 2011 07:20
It’s truly remarkable what a community can accomplish when it works together – this is the spirit of St John. For those of us who have fallen hopelessly in love with the island, this is the magic we can’t quite explain when we try to describe it to others. Usually they think we’ve gone a little soft in the head!
February 28th, 2011 08:58
Proof yet again that this isn’t just a playground for the rich and famous…it’s home to families and individuals who care about their neighbors and their community… it’s not about big corps wiring the home office in New York or LA for a check…it’s small businesses, run by locals,employing locals, pitching in physically and financially for a vital cause. A community pulling together for the common good…once again, JOB WELL DONE!
Have one question though…the photo of the acrobat… is she in the midst of her act, or, is she demonstrating the only way to avoid the mosquitoes that took up residence in the woolen rugs in Bongo-Bongo?
February 28th, 2011 11:19
I have participated in many Relays stateside… this was the BEST!! What a giving community!! I am soo happy I was fortunate enough to participate!!
February 28th, 2011 11:58
good afternoon,
absolutly fantastic. wish i was living on stj.
February 28th, 2011 21:41
I think I recognize a little Vietnamese pig… or is that a pooch?
March 7th, 2011 12:02
Last I heard was we were up to $138,000 and still counting.
March 21st, 2011 00:04
It was definitely a very special night filled with most special people of St John! Outstanding
dinner, attendance and participation of all the people. Major congratulations on the amazing amount of money raised!
October 31st, 2011 10:51
would love to have relay t-shirt from this year and if u have any from previous years-I live in missouri and make a blanket every year-planning on making one out of relay t-shirts- if you have any extra please send this way- if I get enough I’ll make one for Woodys to auction off( their my step-sons) Thank-you Tamme Beaty