Leadership Rowlett donates to American Cancer Society, Relay for Life

(Rowlett) August 13, 2013 – The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce thanks the Leadership Rowlett class of 2012-2013 for raising money for the American Cancer Society, Rowlett Relay for Life. Leadership Rowlett participants worked diligently to raise the money for the American Cancer Society, Rowlett Relay for Life. In this photo, Diane Lemmons, President of the Rowlett Chamber […]

Jones students jump into action for American Heart Association

(ROCKWALL-February 12, 2013) Jones Elementary students participated in the annual Jump Rope for Heart contest raising money for the American Heart Association. Pictured are the school’s winners from each grade level, and the overall school winner. The students were incredible and loved jumping for a good cause! Submitted by Belle Jaeger, Jones Elementary, Office Manager. […]

Record-setting Relay unites community, brings hope

781 Participants.  53 Teams.  $99,255 Raised. (Rockwall) Members of the Rockwall County community turned out in full force April 27, 2012, to unite against a common enemy. This year’s Relay For Life, the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, organized by co-chairs Carla Brooks and Mindy Brence, exceeded all expectations – raising the highest amount of money of […]

Cullins Lake Pointe students collect Coins for Cancer, Relay set for April 27

(Rockwall ISD) The teachers and students at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary have raised more than $1,300 for their Relay for Life Team during the past two weeks. Students were encouraged to bring any extra change they could spare to add to their “Coins for Cancer” jars. Ms. Ward’s 3rd grade classroom won the competition by raising $412 […]

Wylie/Sachse/Murphy Relay for Life, April 27

Wylie, Sachse and Murphy are fighting back against cancer. Join the fight from 6 p.m. Friday, April 27 through 6 a.m. Saturday at Shaffer Stadium, 516 Hilltop Lane in Wylie, 75098. Emcee by KKVI Radio – The Bridge, presented by Lake Pointe Health Network. For more information, contact event chairs Sharon Brannick at 972-838-0880 or […]

Motorcycles, cars welcome at Rockwall Fun Run Rally

All motorcyles, antiques, classic and custom cars are welcome in the third annual Rockwall Fun Run Rally benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Rockwall County. The Fun Run Rally will be Saturday, April 21. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at River Club in Forney. The first group out will be at 11 […]

Wylie Moms present Zumbathon benefiting Relay for Life

The Wylie Moms present the inaugural “Zumbathon” Charity Event, benefiting the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life Wyle/Sachse/Murphy . Ditch the workout and join the party, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, April 13 at Hartman Elementary School, 510 S. Birmingham. The cost is $10 per person and includes raffles, fun and more. For more information, […]

Paint the Town Purple April 13 in Rockwall County

Community members, schools, churches and businesses in Rockwall County are encouraged to “Paint the Town Purple” on Friday, April 13 in preparation for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life coming to Cain Middle School the last weekend in April. Congressman Ralph Hall and Rockwall Mayor David Sweet will address the crowd that is expected […]

‘Why I Relay’ / In memory of Lance Holland

Rockwall County Relay For Life, April 27-28 “Lance Holland was my brother, not just my brother-in-law,” Dana Macalik stated emphatically. “He began dating my sister, Saundra, when they were just 13 years old. He was a fixture in my family from then on, because they weren’t just high school sweethearts. They married when they were […]