💜 Join OLA Friends & Family in the Fight Against Cancer
Luminaria bags lit in remembrance and hope during Relay For Life
Everyone knows someone. A family member, friend, co-worker, or fellow student who has faced the challenge of cancer. Maybe you’ve faced it yourself. But you’re not alone.
At Our Lady of the Assumption Church, we walk together — for you and for every person affected by cancer. Our parish team, OLA Friends & Family, is participating in the Relay For Life of the Hudson River Communities to raise money for the American Cancer Society — supporting lifesaving research and programs that directly help people in our local area.
🗓 Event Details
Relay For Life
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium, Green Island
📅 Saturday, May 31st
🕑 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
This event brings our community together to walk in solidarity, take turns on the track, and support those battling cancer. At dusk, the track will be beautifully lit with luminaria — glowing tribute bags in remembrance, support, or celebration of loved ones who have been touched by cancer.
🌟 How You Can Participate
✅ Join Our Team
Be part of our parish team and walk to support the fight against cancer.
We need more teammates! Is this your year to join?
💵 Make a Donation
Support OLA Friends & Family with a contribution. Every dollar makes a difference.
🔗 Donate Here
🕯 Purchase a Luminaria Bag – $10
Honor someone you know with a personalized luminaria.
🎨 Pick up a bag in the Gathering Space after Mass, decorate it at home, and return it with your donation by May 30th.
❤️ Why It Matters
Personalized luminaria from previous events
The money raised goes toward programs that help real people in our community, including:
- Free rides to treatment appointments
- Free lodging near hospitals
- 24/7 live helpline for patients and families
- Groundbreaking cancer research
Together, communities have already helped provide:
- $3.43 billion in research since 1991
- 360,000+ support calls in 2023
- 769,000+ rides to treatment last year
Let’s do even more, together.
📞 Questions? Contact Rosemary Gavin at 518-785-1605
🌐 Learn more at Relay For Life of the Hudson River Communities
