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American Cancer Society Relay For Life

royeh32 on Apr 21st 2008

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69 Teams, 962 participants, over $160,000 raised in one night.  These are the numbers from the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life - East Orlando. 

This year the Orlando BLIA YAD attended for the first time, and had outstanding results.  As a group we raised $1,156.60!  Our dedication carried deep into the night and throughout the early morning.  We sold buddhist trinkets, boba milk tea, bottled water, egg drop soup, popcicles, chinese doughnuts, and hot chocolate.  As one of the last booths still open after 2am, we served hot chocolate on a very chilly night, which resulted in the YAD being one of the most popular groups throughout the night.

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Now Over: 2008 Children’s Summer Camp

royeh32 on Mar 31st 2008

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This year’s summer camp has now concluded.  We would like to thank all our Volunteers, Counselors, and YAD for the hard work of our most successful summer camp ever! 

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12.2.2007 - Ronald McDonald House

orlandobliayad on Dec 19th 2007

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Orlando BLIA YAD (young adult division) visited the Ronald McDonald House to cook and serve dinner to families.

 

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