% The Post NEWS Sunday, June 13, 2004 3 FOR THE POST/SANDY PEOPLES ; Allison Boris displays her “Buddy” items for sale as a fundraiser for the Relay for Life cancer research program. Relay for Life Commonwealth sparks successful fundraiser What a difference a year makes. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life made its first appearance in the Back Mountain last year, and the event raised $14,500. This year’s total was $102,000. That huge increase isn’t quite as im- pressive as it might seem, since Commonwealth Telephone En- terprises moved its Relay ef- forts from Wilkes-Barre to Dal- las for 2004. In the course of the move, though, they also nearly doubled their contribu- tion to cancer research. “The CTE teams are capable of incredible things,” said Sarah Hinkley, Community In- come Development Specialist at the Wilkes-Barre office of the Cancer Society. How incredible? Try $72,000 worth, compared to $37,000 last year. So even including CTE in the 2003 total, this year’s event doubled last year. Commonwealth had 11 teams participating, and they raised funds many different ways, Hinkley said, holding raf- fles, yard sales and bake sales, among other activities. “CTE is really committed to our mis- sion.” Hinkley was also impressed with the contribution made by Allison Boris, and the entire Boris family. “I have never met a family like this,” she said. “We're grateful to them.” Before Allison gave herself the challenge of raising $10,000 for the Relay, the family direct- ed memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society after Dr. Frank “Buddy” Boris died in August, 2003. Hinkley said interest is al- ready building for the 2005 Re- lay for Life. Anyone interested in participating may call the American Cancer Society toll- free at 1-888-227-5445. Buddy (continued from page 1) else who would help her book bags and sell them for $20 raise money for the Relay for Life cancer research fundraiser held at the college’s Mangels- dorf Field in Dallas. She did it all in loving memory of her dad, Dr. Frank “Buddy” Boris, who died of cancer last August at the age of 51. He had served as the honorary chairperson of the event last year. This year Allison carried that torch in her own way. Allison set a personal fundraising goal of $10,000 and devised a plan to get there. She . decided to use her artistic skills to paint designs on aprons and each. “I started out on a small scale,” she said, “but soon the demand was more than I could produce and sell by myself. So 1 asked my family, friends and the kids from my field hockey team at Lake-Lehman to help me. We set up weekly painting parties.” Soon they were selling the " Kitchen Buddy and Book Bud- dy items at Humphrey’s in the Back Mountain Shopping Cen- ter in Shavertown and at Yuki’s Dress Shop in the United Penn Plaza in Kingston. “Sometimes people leave do- nations over and above the price of the apron or bag and that really helps the total go up,” she said. Each Buddy item carries a tag that reads; “Our friend, Buddy Boris, was well-respect- ed for his impeccable dentistry, fierce loyalty and gallant fight against cancer. These ‘buddies’ are lovingly created in his memory. The proceeds from the sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society in the hope that research will find a cure.” The buddies will remain on sale to help Boris reach her goal of $10,000. By the time of the Relay, she had raised $9,048. In a June 2003 interview, Dr. Boris said, “In our house we deal with the two P’s — a posi- tive attitude and a pro-active approach.” “Allison has many of her dad’s qualities. She is deter- mined, courageous, and hard working. Her dad would be so proud of her,” said Allison’s mother, Susan, with a tearful smile. “What you see is her ex- pression of her love for her dad.” Relay for Life began in 1985, and this year the overnight con- tinuous walk took place in more than 3,000 locations across the United States. “We had a goal of $41,000 for our Back Mountain event,” said Boris, “but it was unbelievable that 330 participants raised $102,000. I was honored to win the award for the top individual fundraiser, but more important than that, I was excited that my friends on the Lake-Lehman field hockey team won the most spirited team award.” Commonwealth Telephone Company won the top produc- ing team award by sending 11 teams and raising $72,000. Allison, who will be a senior at Lake-Lehman next year, wanted to express her apprecia- tion for the hard work done by everyone who helped her paint and market the aprons and bags and who participated in the event. “I want everyone to know how important they are to me,” she said, “and how comforted I am by their support. We are al- ready making plans for next year. I want to stay involved in this battle against cancer for the rest of my life.” - i A a SS EE Ei SJ om |" nl o 4 lL a. a SR SS Sins Auction (continued from page 1) Cleanup program at Harveys Lake HARVEYS LAKE — The borough will hold its annual dumping program at the borough garage off West Point Avenue from 8 a.m. to noon June 26. Cars and half-ton trucks will’ be charged $25 per load and any vehicle larger than a half-ton will be’ $50. Permits are required and may be purchased at the borough office, state Route 415, Sunset, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a another drop-off date on Sept. 25. Senior citizens may register for collection at their homes by calling 639-2113, ext. 0. Collection will begin June 14 and end June 25. interesting items in store for anyone looking ahead to the real auction, which takes place July 8 11. Sure to bring spirited bidding is an eight-piece set of yellow and blue china, made in Romania and never used. It was donated by Georgia Cornell. Too late for Father’s Day, but in time for the deck season, the com- mittee has four sets of t-shirts and matching ties in yellow and black, emblazoned with “Men Cooking” and “Dad Cooking.” Another donation useful for outdoor living is a metal table made in a poinsettia pattern. Someone’s indoor dining will be enhanced by a hutch, table and six chairs, also donated, and “hardly used at all,” according to Peggy Harvey, co-chair of the committee along with Barbara Kohler. 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