LETTER: Thanks for Support of Relay for Life

As the co-chairs of this year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Braintree, Milton and Randolph, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the many individuals that attended and supported this year’s event at Braintree High School.  

More than five hundred people participated, helping to raise more than $131,000. We were honored to be joined by more than 65 survivors who participated in the opening lap and survivor reception. These survivors are the reason we continue the fight and their participation inspires hope in those currently battling cancer.

A special thanks to the many Relay For Life volunteers who worked to make this event a success – celebrating the lives of those who have battled cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and pledging to fight back against the disease. The Relay For Life committee did an outstanding job of putting the event together, including Gordon Behrer, Bette Blom, Joyce Burrell, Susan Clawson, Justin Fillion, Mary-Joan Foley, Amy Killian, Peggy Lundrigan, Maura Lynch, Michelle Maloney, Tory Morse, Debbie Nickless, Jack Sherman and Alex Weingart. 

We also appreciate the generosity of our local corporate sponsors Braintree Cooperative Bank, Braintree Electric Light Department, Flooring Designs Inc. and Wicked Local- Braintree.  We would also like to recognize the following businesses that provided in-kind sponsorship including Almquist Flowerland, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton, Braintree Elks Lodge 2622, Dalton Water, Dunkin Donuts, Frito-Lay/Pepsico, Montilio’s Baking Company, South Congregational Church and Walgreens, Randolph – Store 4535. 

Thank you to Braintree’s Mayor Joseph Sullivan for his positive and passionate welcoming speech and Reverend Scott Killian for providing the invocation during the opening ceremony.  We would also like to thank the following for providing entertainment: DJ Bruce Lane, Magician Steve Brenner, Musical Entertainment Jennifer Tefft and Entertaining for a Cure.  And finally, we would like to extend a special thank you to the Town of Braintree, the Braintree School District and Sustainable Braintree for their generous support.

The outstanding support received proves that our community is committed to "Finishing the Fight!"

Again, thank you for supporting the American Cancer Society!  It’s not too late to turn in any outstanding donations to support this year’s event, and never too early to get involved to help us plan for next year!  Visit www.relayforlife.org/braintreema to learn more.

Suzanne Fillion and Carolyn Killian

Event Co-Chairs

Relay For Life

Braintree – Milton – Randolph