Candles for Life Walk-A-Thon To Be Held October 28th
By: Conrado Moran, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017
Maverick County’s very own Candles for Life, a non-profit organization who assists cancer victims, announced that it is holding its annual Candles for Life Walk-a-Thon fundraiser on October 28, 2017 at Shelby Park in downtown Eagle Pass, according to a press conference held August 29, 2017 at the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce.
Candles for Life Board President Rebecca “Becky” Robinson invites all Maverick County businesses, organizations, schools, groups, and individuals to register and participate in the 2017 Candles for Life Walk-a-Thon fundraiser on October 28, 2017. All funds raised during the Walk-a-Thon goes to Eagle Pass and Maverick County residents who are diagnosed with cancer and need financial assistance for their medical treatment and/or travel expenses.
“Candles for Life is one of Maverick County’s most worthy non-profit organization dedicated to genuinely providing assistance to needy residents with cancer,” said Ricardo E. Calderon, Publisher of the Eagle Pass Business Journal. “I highly recommend to all local businesses, organizations, schools, and citizens to join and participate in the 2017 Candles for Life Walk-a-Thon on October 28th because all proceeds raised benefits local citizens 100% and the funds do not go to some out of town organization,” added Calderon.
There will be food booths available for rent, live entertainment for the entire family, and free admission.
Participants may form teams to determine who raises the most money for local cancer patients in the 2017 Candles for LIfe Walk-a-Thon or may participate individually.
To register or participate, please contact Rebecca “Becky” Robinson at (830) 968-0471 or Zulma Sandoval at (830) 968-0070 or any Board member of Candles for Life.
Candles for Life Board of Directors include Rebecca “Becky” Robinson, President, Norma Salinas, Vice-President, Sheri Roberts, Secretary, Zulma Sandoval, Treasurer, Mike Garcia, Joan Garcia, RN, Dr. Ricardo De Los Santos, Debra De Los Santos, Jesus Casas, CPA, Maria Menchaca, Lila Garza, Ana Tovar, Julieta Odenneal, Juliet Martinez, RN, Rosa de la Garza, Norma Jimenez, Carmen Urueta, and Patrick Ogren.
