Students and the general public alike are encouraged to participate in Syracuse
University's annual cancer fundraiser, Relay For Life, March 28-29, held at the
Carrier Dome. Relay For Life, a 23-year-old event that both promotes cancer
awareness and benefits cancer research through the American Cancer Society, will
start at 6 p.m. on March 28 and conclude at 6 a.m. on March 29. Teams will take
turns sending at least one member at all times to walk on the track while a variety of
fundraisers around the track keep other members occupied.
Eileen Barch, the president of Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, comments, "I think it
is a great way for us college folk to do something positive that affects so many people.
It is a great way to come together and recognize, remember and inspire." Relay For
Life is one of the unique events that gives students and community members a
chance to interact with one another in an extended setting. As well as the opportunity
to walk around the track and meet with fellow cancer survivors or other people
touched by cancer in some form, Relay participants can witness the Luminaria
Ceremony, which commemorates those struggling against cancer and those lost to
cancer.
Last year's Relay For Life at SU raised a record of more than $150,000, and
participants hope for this year to follow a similar trend. Online registration is now
closed, but those that want to attend Relay can register at the Dome on Saturday
night for a $20 registration fee at the door.
Each team captain must turn in money and pick up the bracelets needed for entry
into the Dome on Bank Night. This will be held between 7-10:30 p.m. on March 25 at
Kittredge Auditorium in Huntington Beard Crouse Hall. In addition, each team
captain who has not already attended a team captain meeting should contact Kristen
Putch at kristen.j.putch@gmail.com immediately.
For additional information, contact syracuse.university.relay@cancer.org or visit
http://www.relayforlife.org/syracuseuniversity.
