On April 26, Niles Canyon Railway will hold its 15th annual Ride The Rails For Relay For Life event for Relay For Life, a signature event of the American Cancer Society.
Open to everyone, this special one-day event is put on by Niles Canyon Railway and Teams from Relays throughout eight different cities. Money is raised for cancer research and advocacy, patient travel to and from treatment, Hope Lodge, bras, wigs and more.
Niles Canyon will take passengers around Sunol through Niles Canyon in both indoor and open-air cars. Trains will depart from Sunol at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Rides last about one hour and 20 minutes. During the ride, volunteers roleplaying friendly “train robbers” will approach the cars, during which time participants can offer their donations.
Shop and booths featuring local organizations such as the Niles Canyon Artisans, who will display handmade jewelry, paintings and other goods for sale. In addition to food and beverages, a free wine tasting will be available for anyone 21 and older. You can bring your own picnic on the train or eat at the local park.
Cathy Norvell and Lynda Andriotti have been the primary organizers of Ride The Rails For Relay for the past 15 years as well as an active partaker alongside their own teams, the Cure Crusaders. Last year the event had a wonderful turnout, raising over $13,000.
Anyone interested in tickets can contact Cathy Norvell at 510.701.9005 or cn*********@***il.com, or purchase directly on the Niles Canyon Railway website at ncry.org.
Ride the Rails for Relay for Life
Sunday, Apr. 26
10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Sunol Station
6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol
Tickets: $25 adult, $15 kids 3-12
