By The Paper staff
The organization, Relay for Life of Wabash County is disbanding, officials announced late Wednesday morning.
“These last couple of years have been very difficult for our event,” Aaron Holley, Event Co-Chair and Team Development Chair, wrote in an email. “With more and more events occupying our summers, and despite us changing our Relay date to try to find the best fit for the community, participation has greatly declined.
“Our core committee, which has been together for quite some time, is no longer able to continue. We know everyone’s time is precious and we simply haven’t had enough new interest needed to keep the committee intact. Those that have remained have struggled with the added workload.
“In light of all these issues, I regret to inform you that the current Relay for Life of Wabash County is disbanding, effective immediately. This was a unanimous decision of the committee and we have met with representatives of the American Cancer Society to work to offer a solution that meets the go-forward needs of our community as best as possible.”
There will still be a Relay for Life event in Wabash County, Holley continued.
“The former Relay for Life of North Manchester will now become the Relay for Life of Wabash County in North Manchester. I strongly encourage each of you that would like to continue the fight in Wabash County, to consider participating in North Manchester. They are welcoming us with open arms.”
The North Manchester relay is scheduled for April 29, 2017, at the Manchester Community Schools administration building.
“This has been a very difficult decision for all of us on the Wabash committee, but I trust you will understand,” Holley said. “To all of you that have been a committee member, team captain, participant, survivor/caregiver, entertainer, sponsor, vendor and so much more at our event over the years, we appreciate all you have done for the fight against cancer. I pray that the fight continues.”
For more, see the Oct. 12 edition of The Paper of Wabash County.