BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nMay 25\, 2012\n \;\nContact: Megan McNamara\n(630) 993-8925mmcnamara@epd.org\n \;\nPurchase and Person alize Luminaria for Relay For Life \n \;\nELMHURST\, Ill. &ndash\; O ne of the most significant parts of every Relay For Life is the Luminari a Ceremony. \; Relay For Life of Elmhurst will be held on Friday\, J une 8\, at 6:30 p.m. in Berens Park. At 9 p.m.\, all individuals at Rela y For Life will quiet as the Luminaria are lit. \;Luminaria are simp le\, white bags that are transformed with a name\, photos\, messages or drawings by any individual who wants to honor a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer. \; While some may be elaborately decora ted\, and some may show photos\, most will bear a heartfelt message. Oth ers may be labeled to reflect the person being remembered. \;Luminar ia can be purchased for $10 each\, as a way to honor those we love and c ontribute to the efforts of the American Cancer Society. \;\n \; \nElmhurst preschoolers\, as well as students at Edison\, Emerson and Ha wthorne Elementary schools have been asked to decorate Luminaria in an e ffort to spread awareness about Relay For Life and the work of the local American Cancer Society. \; The money raised at our Relay is used t o fund free wigs for local patients\, free rides to treatments and suppo rt groups located in DuPage county\, 24/7 free phone support\, as well a s nationwide research.\n \;\nAll are invited to join this family fes tival. \; Relay is not athletic\, so bring baby strollers\, comforta ble shoes\, and wheelchairs or walkers if needed. \;All are welcome to enjoy the games\, food\, and park activities\, as well as the on-site fundraising that benefit the American Cancer Society. \; Come and h ave fun while supporting a cause that touches us all!\n \;\nFor addi tional Luminaria and Relay For Life information\, visit www.RelayForLife .org/ElmhurstIL\n### URL:http://elmhurst.patch.com/events/purchase-and-personalize-luminaria-f or-relay-for-life SUMMARY:Purchase and Personalize Luminaria for Relay For Life LOCATION:Berens Park: 493 N Oaklawn Ave\, Elmhurst\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR