Each year the American Cancer Society holds the Relay for Life in towns and cities across the country. Participants form teams and each member pays a sign up fee. The teams then raise money by asking community members to make a donation. All the money raised goes towards finding a cure for cancer. The event typically takes place on a track at a local high school or college. Each team often brings a tent as the event goes from 12 hours to 24 hours depending on the particular location. The Relay for Life begins with the opening ceremony and survivor walk. From that point on one member from each team is to be walking on the track at all times. Throughout the day there are different lap themes such as the Hawaiian lap. The event concludes with a laminar ceremony. People are able to buy these candles in honor or memory of a loved one. It is a time to reflect on the day’s activities by remembering those who have survived cancer as well as those who have lost their lives to cancer.My family participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life two times now. We participated in the event in memory of my uncle who passed away from bone cancer six years ago at the age of 50. Our family traveled to Ohio where my uncle’s wife and children live to participate in the fundraiser. The experience gave our family both the opportunity and outlet to make a positive contribution in the community after losing a family member to this deadly disease. This was a chance to come together as a family and with the community to increase awareness of the disease while raising money for research in hopes of finding a cure for cancer. Taking part in this event has taught us that every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the world no matter how great or small. For everyone holds the power to make a difference.
For more information visit:
http://www.cancer.org
4 comments:
I <3 Relay. It really is an experience and event like no other. I actually started one here on campus over 2 years ago! You should consider joining the one here. There is no date set as of yet, but even so, it should be a great time!!
Hi! Thanks for your comment! I agree it was a very rewarding experience to be a part of. It was great to set aside a day to raise money for such a great organization. I did not realize that you set up the one on campus. That is an amazing thing you did. It most certainly helped a lot of people in their fight against cancer. I will definitely be taking part in the Relay for Life here on campus this year!
I love the post Emily. Cancer research has always been a topic in my house. My grandmother who raised me was a survivor of leukemia, and she instilled the importance of awareness. We get out and do our part by participating in various benefit events in the area. Another great group to plug alongside the American Cancer Society would be the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation. I play in the local golf tournaments and go out of my way if I hear about local support opportunities. Thanks again for the post!
Thanks for your comment! It was really great to hear that other students at Fredonia are also actively involved in fundraising events to raise money towards finding a cure for cancer. I hope this post will encourage others to become involved in such events to support the American Cancer Society and and Susan G. Komen Foundation. They definitely make a powerful impact in helping to raise funds towards cancer research.
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