April 14, 2003, Reston, VA-- The Reston Relay For Life, long regarded as this community's premier fund raising event to fight cancer, has recently unveiled a website with a new color scheme and overall design quality. LeapFrog Solutions, Inc. has graciously donated graphic design services in the creation of the new site, found online at www.restonrelay.org.
Visitors to the site are treated to a variety of useful Relay information including pictures from last year's successful day-long event, details on special upcoming events and contact information for parties interested in participating in the Reston Relay For Life.
Lisa Martin, President of LeapFrog Solutions and Reston Relay's website design and hosting firm for 3 years now, commented that: "We are really excited about the new look of the web site for this year's Reston Relay. It is a pleasure and an honor to work with Reston Relay For Life and its committee members. We feel that this is a cause that is definitely worthwhile for LeapFrog to be a part of and it is gratifying for me to be able to give back to the community." Special thanks also go to Connie Klein, LeapFrog Vice President of Marketing & Operations, for her help in coordinating the design efforts. Website inquires may be directed to Michelle Clinton, Relay Marketing team member, at michellec@restonchamber.org.
Relay For Life, a team and community event to raise funds supporting the American Cancer Society's life-saving programs of cancer research, patient services and cancer prevention through education, is the largest Relay event in the Capital region. With more than 140 teams participating, the 2002 Reston Relay For Life raised more than $400,000. About 3,300 Relay For Life events took place in the U.S. last year raising a record $250 million to fight cancer. The 2003 campaign that will take place at South Lakes High School on May 31-June 1, 2003.
The National Capitol Region level corporate sponsors from Northern Virginia include: Booz Allen Hamilton, Gold's Gym and Boeing Employees Community Fund. Local Gold Level sponsors include the American College of Radiology, Software AG, Saab Aircraft, Long and Foster Realty and Freddie Mac. Silver Level sponsors are First Virginia Bank, Reston Hospital Center and Griffin-Owen & Associates. Bronze Level sponsors include Best Software, Alliance Bank, BAE Systems, Miller Musmar and Millennium Bank. Other cash donors are 7-11 Corporation, Quest Laboratories, History Factory and Bank of America. In-kind sponsors are Comcast Cable, Great Falls Gourmet, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, Jon O. Clark Photography, LeapFrog Solutions, Microsoft Corporation, Reston Association, Reston Hospital Center, US Airways, Starbucks Coffee and Pizza Hut.
For details on the 2003 American Cancer Society Reston Relay For Life, please contact Andrew Sterling, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, at asterling@restonchamber.org, or Shari True, American Cancer Society, at shari.true@cancer.org. Media, please direct inquires to Andrew Sterling at 703.707.9045.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event, and unique in that it offers an opportunity for communities to take up the fight against cancer. The event is an overnight celebration where teams of 8 -15 people take turns walking, jogging or running relay style around a track day and night. Relay takes place in a festive atmosphere were the teams set up campsites and enjoy food, friendship and entertainment. The serious side to the Relay For Life includes time set aside to focus on those who have lost their lives and those still fighting their battle with cancer. Each Relay includes the Survivors Victory Lap to open the event and the Luminaria (candle lighting) Ceremony just after dusk, a solemn tribute to honor the survivors and those lost to cancer. All Relay For Life activities highlight the importance of the American Cancer Society's mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem through research, education, patient services and advocacy.
LeapFrog Solutions Inc. (LFS) provides public- and private-sector clients with a comprehensive range of services that include strategic marketing communications, advertising, public relations, Web site design and interactive marketing. Formed in 1996, the company is a privately held, certified, woman-owned small business located in Fairfax, Virginia. For more information, visit www.leapfrogit.com or call 703-273-7900.
Sherry Syence
LeapFrog Solutions, Inc.
(703) 273-7900
ssyence@leapfrogit.com
