2018 Candles for Life Walkathon Festival to be held Saturday, October 6th, in Eagle Pass, Texas
By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, including Eagle Pass, Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border. To commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the non-profit and charitable 501(c)(3) organization Candles for Life in Eagle Pass is hosting its 2018 Annual Candles for Life Walkathon Festival on Saturday, October 6th, at Shelby Park from 11 A.M. to 1 A.M. in downtown Eagle Pass on the banks of the Rio Grande River with the public cordially invited to attend free of charge.
The purpose of the annual Candles for Life Walkathon is to raise funds for Eagle Pass and Maverick County citizens who have been diagnosed with active cancer in order to pay some of their expenses for medications, medical treatment, travel and hotel expenses while undergoing cancer treatment.
Candles for Life is exclusively a volunteer member charitable organization composed of concerned Maverick County citizens wishing to assist and lend a helping hand to individuals in the community with active cancer defray some of their expenses incurred while seeking treatment.
Many Maverick County citizens are either uninsured, low to middle income individuals, or who cannot afford the high costs associated with treatment. All funds raised (100%) during the annual Candles for Life Walkathon are awarded to deserving Maverick County citizens as stipends and do not go toward paying any administrative or overhead expenses of any out of state organization.
This year’s Candle for Life Walkathon Festival features activities for the entire family to enjoy commencing at 11 A.M. on Saturday, October 6th, through 1 A.M. The Walkathon Festival kicks-off at 11 A.M. with family activities and food and refreshment booths available to attendees. Games for children and adults will be available. The Walkathon will start at 5 P.M. and run through 8 P.M. with teams of volunteers composed of local businesses, schools, organizations, groups, and individuals compete to raise funds for every lap walked around the Walkathon Course with prizes to the teams and individuals who raise the most funds through pledges. Any local business, group, or individual wishing to participate in the Walkathon, please contact Becky Robinson at (830) 968-0070, Norma Salinas at (830) 335-1123, or Zulma Sandoval at (830) 968-8471.
In addition, Luminaries will be lit in honor of local cancer survivors and in memory of those who succumbed to cancer. Luminaries may be purchased for $5 per candle or three candles for $10 at the Walkathon or through Pre-Sale by contacting Irma Garcia at (830) 752-2757. Hundreds of Luminaries will be lit at sunset or dusk at the Walkathon. Anyone can purchase as many Luminaries as they wish.
The 2018 Candles for Life Walkathon Festival will also feature live entertainment with recording artists such as Solomon Robles, Aldo Sierra, Pega Pega Band, and Alkanze until 1 A.M. The musical concert is absolutely free to the public. Bring your lawn chairs, but no ice chests are allowed as food and refreshment booths will be available to quench your hunger and thirst at reasonable prices.
All Eagle Pass, Maverick County, and surrounding area citizens are invited to attend and have a grand time at the 2018 Candles for Life Walkathon Festival this Saturday, October 6th, at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass next to the City of Eagle Pass International Bridge No. 1 for the most noble and worthy fundraising cause in Maverick County and U.S.-Mexico border.
Come join the Candles for Life Walkathon Festival and make a difference for local citizens battling cancer. Every person does make a difference. Help our local citizens and community through your participation or attendance.
For more information, please contact Becky Robinson at (830) 968-0070, Norma Salinas at (830) 335-1123, Zulma Sandoval at (830) 968-8471, Jerry Ramos at (210) 440-4947, or Armando De La Cruz at (830) 325-2604.
