It’s officially game time! Volunteers with Standing Together Against Cancer (STAC) have put in a lot of hours to make sure this year’s STAC event a home run!
It is scheduled to take place at Archusa Creek Water Park in Quitman on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The Cancer Survivor Reception will begin at 10:00 a.m. All cancer survivors are invited to attend.
The event itself will officially begin at 11:00 a.m. with the opening ceremony, featuring a welcome by Verlynn Robinson, the presentation of the flag by VFW Post #4982, prayer by Faith Assembly Pastor Ryan Farmer, National Anthem sung by Whitni Pinkerton, the introduction of a representative from Baptist Anderson Cancer Center by Regina Davis, and a few words spoken by the Anderson representative.
Troy Dew will then introduce the cancer survivors, who will go to the circle as their name is called to have their picture taken by a drone.
Once all the opening ceremony activities have been completed, there is a variety of booths and entertainment for all those in attendance to enjoy.
One of the things everyone can enjoy is the Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show. There is a $20 registration fee to enter the car show, and door prizes will be drawn throughout the day. All proceeds from the car show will go to the Baptist Anderson Cancer Center Benevolence Fund.
Along with the car show, everyone can enjoy a variety of food, vendors, and live entertainment. There will be inflatables and pony rides for the kids to enjoy throughout the day.
The following are some of the team vendors who plan to attend the event and what they will offer:
• BankPlus – Ribeye Steak Sandwiches
• East Pleasant Grove – Hamburgers and Loaded Fries
• Faith Assembly – Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
• Faith Tabernacle – Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Nachos
• First Baptist Quitman – Homemade Ice Cream
• First Methodist Quitman – Popcorn
• First State Bank – Hot Dogs and Chili Dogs
• Hospice Care Group – Dunking Booth
• Legacy Hospice – Sports Tattoos
• Sally Wedgeworth, Circuit Clerk – Jambalaya
• The Pharmacy of Quitman – Petting Zoo and Cotton Candy
Entertainment throughout the day will be a mixture of musical performances, survivor testimonies, and fun in general:
• 11:30 a.m. – Whitni Pinkerton
• 11:50 a.m. – Angie Boatner testimony
• 12:15 p.m. – Brooks Wood
• 12:40 p.m. – Anna Grace Culbreth
• 1:00 p.m. – Lynn Taylor testimony
• 1:15 p.m. – Line Dancing and Games
• 1:40 p.m. – Kylar Farmer
• 2:00 p.m. – Lenora Carr
At 2:15 p.m., they will announce the Car Show Awards before having the closing ceremony and final announcements at 2:30 p.m.
Instead of doing balloons this year, they have opted to take a more environmentally friendly approach to honor and remember the cancer survivors. This year, they are selling pinwheels and offer two different sizes. Small pinwheels are $10, and large metal pinwheels are $50. Those who purchase a pinwheel will be able to take them home. Pinwheels can be purchased from any STAC committee member or team, including BankPlus, Clarke County Chamber of Commerce, Diversicare, East Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Enterprise Beta Club, Faith Assembly, Faith Tabernacle, First Baptist Church Quitman, First Methodist Church Quitman, First State Bank, Great Southern Bank, Hospice Care Group, Legacy Hospice, Pay Day Inc., Sally Wedgeworth – Circuit Clerk, or The Pharmacy of Quitman. All checks for pinwheels would need to be made out to Baptist Anderson Cancer Center Patient Benevolence Fund because all proceeds will go to them.
There will be a $5 entry fee per vehicle to enter the event.
All profits made from the event will go to benefit the Baptist Anderson Cancer Center Patient Benevolence Fund to help people from Clarke County who are facing cancer.
Come out on May 17 and support this great event to help make a difference in the life of a Clarke County cancer patient!
