Get ready for Relay For Life's Spring BLITZ WEEK February 21-26!
We'll be tabling on the South Lawn and at Newcomb every day.
On Tuesday, stop by for some hot chocolate!
Haven’t registered yet? Interested in starting a team? Come to our information session on Wednesday at 8 pm in CAB 138.
On Thursday, come to the Relay for Life Bar Night at Biltmore. Drink Beer, Fight Cancer!
Remember to keep fundraising, get your friends involved, and register if you haven't yet!!
Welcome to the Relay For Life at the University of Virginia official blog site! Hear personal stories from our members of what Relay means to them, meet our executive committee members, and stay up to date with what we are doing! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out the relayforlifeuva@virginia.edu
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Did you know?
One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office and to show support for all of his patients who had battled cancer. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed – running marathons.
In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He ran for more than 83 miles. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk with Dr. Klatt for 30 minutes. His efforts raised $27,000 to fight cancer.
While circling the track those 24 hours, Dr. Klatt thought about how others could take part in his mission to fight cancer. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Over the next few months, he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event, known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In 1986, with the help of Pat Flynn – now known as the “Mother of Relay” – 19 teams took part in the first team Relay event on the track at the historic Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.
(from relayforlife.org)
Sign up for Relay for Life. You can make a difference.
In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He ran for more than 83 miles. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk with Dr. Klatt for 30 minutes. His efforts raised $27,000 to fight cancer.
While circling the track those 24 hours, Dr. Klatt thought about how others could take part in his mission to fight cancer. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Over the next few months, he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event, known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In 1986, with the help of Pat Flynn – now known as the “Mother of Relay” – 19 teams took part in the first team Relay event on the track at the historic Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.
(from relayforlife.org)
Sign up for Relay for Life. You can make a difference.
Move Over Snow, Relay is Here!
Our first Team Captain's Meeting will be this Wednesday, February 10 at 8:00 in Cabell 138. Make sure a representative from your team is there!
The team that raises the most money between yesterday at 6 pm and tomorrow at 6 pm will receive a prize. Same goes for the team that recruits the most new members!
Tomorrow evening we will have our first ever Exec Office Hours. At the end of the meeting you can speak individually with Exec Board members to brainstorm ideas, find resources or get any questions answered.
Looking forward to see you all!
The team that raises the most money between yesterday at 6 pm and tomorrow at 6 pm will receive a prize. Same goes for the team that recruits the most new members!
Tomorrow evening we will have our first ever Exec Office Hours. At the end of the meeting you can speak individually with Exec Board members to brainstorm ideas, find resources or get any questions answered.
Looking forward to see you all!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
You May Also Like:
