Relay for Life

[mooki3babiiyonkerz]

I am signed up to do the Relay for Life in October. I will be offering massage to the others who are walking or running for the relay. I will have cool towels available. Probably some sobra sample and little bags of epsom salts for muscle discomfort.
Could use a few more ideas.... thanks

 

[tifquestions]

Will you be doing Chair massage or on your table?

If you are doing it on your table, if you do not already have one, I would invest in a plastic fitted sheet. You know the ones you would put on a bed when a child is wetting the bed at night not to mess up the mattress. They cost around $5. A twin does not fit secure so you have to tie it on multiple ends. I used a mix 50/50 water and alcohol to clean it. You aren't wasting sheets nor are they ruining your table.
I have seen people line up like crazy at those things. I have always had fun at them.
Make sure you have how to use the epsom salts.

I am thinking maybe some bottles of ice cold water too because I see you going through plenty of towels.

 

[ruth]

Yes,
I will be using a table and the plastic sheet idea is great! thanks!

 

[Beetle-[Mania]]

Another bit of advice for event massage....

Leave your face cradle at home!

I can't not tell you how many face cradles I have seen broken at events. Clients sit on them, push down on them with their arms as they get off the table, they walk by them and catch themselves on them... you get the picture.

Also, I usually bring paper towels and a bottle that has a mixture of simple green and lavender EO to wipe the table down after every person.

Have fun.

 

[Caps Lock]

Check with the event coordinators before taking in bottled water. At every Relay for Life event that I've volunteered at, there have been coolers of bottled water for the taking scattered all over the grounds. No need to carry (or buy, for that matter) it yourself if it will already be plentiful.

Take business cards, because you will be asked for them. Don't expect lots of business from them, though - it is more to satisfy curiosity. Just go and have fun, and know you are contributing to something very important.

 

[Falling Star]

bring a notepad to take down names and email addresses.

 

[nobodys home]

I did chair massage for a Relay for Life event a couple years back. I did it for anyone who happened by, with ALL donations going towards ACS. i would have some kleenex in your pocket, as it is an emotional event. I lost 2 parents to cancer, and I was in tears b4 i left. The people there will be wonderful and generous. You will be SO tired after, but it will be the BEST tired feeling you ever have! God bless you for going, you will have fun & make a difference!! Let us know how it goes!

 

[awm_2266]

thank you for all of your suggestions. This will be my third as a volunteer for the relay for life. This will be my first year offering massage and I want to do it right for all the wonderful people at the relay!