Relay for Life of Barrington will be offering somber moments mixed with fun, celebrating survivors and remembering those lost to cancer.
The event will be held at Barrington High School’s fieldhouse, 616 W. Main St., Friday, June 7 with an opening ceremony featuring dignitargies and a survivor lap.
The full schedule of events follows:
6 p.m. Welcome ceremony
Barrington Children’s Choir –directed by Peggy Crawford
Karen Darch : President of the Village of Barrington
Dave Pepper – Honorary Chair
Survivor Speaker: Belinda Leonard
Herb Porter- National Spokesperson for the ACS
SURVIVOR LAP: Barrington Children’s Choir
CAREGIVER LAP: Cheer by Gigi’s Cheer Gems – from Gigi’s Playhouse, Kimberly Albrecht performs
6:45 p.m. Big Phat Quintet – Jazz Combo
7 p.m. Fun Lap: Three Legged Race Lap
7:15 p.m. Cake Decorating Awards
Cupcake Eating Contest
7:30 p.m. Fun Lap: Bubbles
Mr. Barrington Contest
Frozen T-Shirt Contest
Project Relay Runway
Relay Fashion Designs
8:15 p.m. DJ takes over emcee duties
Fun Lap: Hula Hoop
Band: Elena Rocks
8:30 p.m. Glow in the Dark Zumba – Deanna Murphy
9 p.m. Band : Hailey Rowe
Funlap: Alternative Ambulation (any way ‘round the track except walking)
9:30 a.m. X & Premium Blend
10 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony
Steve Stuart – Bagpipes
Shannon Corey & Ashika Sachdev perform– “Flight”
10:30 p.m. DJ
Fun Lap: Funky Hat/Hair
10:45 p.m. Band: The Road Not Taken
11:30 p.m. Fun Lap: Hula / Hawaiian
12 a.m. Midnight Dodgeball Tournament
Fun Lap: Funlap: Nerd/Geek
1 a.m. Karaoke: Pay $1 to put someone’s name on the list. Pay $1 to get off.
Fun Lap: Favorite Sports Team Lap
2 a.m. Movie on the field: Vote for Favorite
3:30 a.m. Fun Lap: Pajamas!
4 a.m. Fun Lap: Favorite Stuffed Animal
5 a.m. Yoga Wakeup – Jeannine Bishop
6 a.m. Closing Ceremony
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