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Relay For LifeRelay For Life• Relay For Life is a fun-filled

overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society.

• During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

History of Relay for LifeHistory of Relay for Life• Originated in Tacoma, Washington.• Dr. Gordy Klatt• Spent 24 hours and ran more than 83

miles.• City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run

Against Cancer.

International Relay For LifeInternational Relay For Life• Australia, Belgium,

Denmark, France, New Zealand…

• Building survivorship, volunteerism, and advocacy efforts in their communities.

My Relay For Life My Relay For Life ExperienceExperience

• April13th through 14th, in VSU campus.

• Tye-Dye• Walk

Continued…Continued…• Towels $5• Wash Rags $3

Fun and MeaningfulFun and Meaningful

I bought a bracelet…for a I bought a bracelet…for a dollar!!!!dollar!!!!

And beautiful ladies hehe~And beautiful ladies hehe~

Randomness…Randomness…

The Phobia?!!The Phobia?!!• Halloween, Wild-

Adventures• Mask and Robe• My job was to hide

and then jump out to scare people. Well, mainly kids.

• Realized that people ain’t scared of me =<

Car-WashCar-Wash• Fund raising for Relay For Life.• Waffle house and Sonny’s BBQ.• We made more than $200 each time.• It’s the thoughts and motivations

that matters!!!

Why Relay For Life?Why Relay For Life?• I have always enjoyed doing

something meaningful for people.• My boyfriend’s dad survived

testicular cancer and is now only half the man he used to be.

• My aunt just recently removed a brain tumor.

Community service…Community service…• Gives me new experiences• Develop new skills• Help create a stronger community• Promote pride and self-esteem

Community Community Service Service Rocks!!!Rocks!!!

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