As you can see, Relay is off to an
amazing start this year! The UVA community is well on its way towards another
great year; one that is full of more hope and fighting than ever before. With
75 executive members, this year’s committee is one of the biggest and baddest
we’ve seen. So look out, there are huge things in store for 2012-2013!
Already, there have been many
firsts this year from new events on the scene to skyrocketing turnouts and
participation. On September 22, Relay kick-started the year with their first
ever benefit concert, “Concert for a Cure,” featuring four of UVA’s best a cappella
groups. Many thanks to AVP, The Virginia Sil’Hooettes, Hoos in Treble, and
the New Dominions for putting on a phenomenal show and helping us raise over
$2000 dollars for the American Cancer Society.
It doesn’t stop there. Relay hosted their 4th annual
Fight Cancer 5k on October 13th. Bright and early, crowds began to
gather in Monroe Plaza, and with 440 people registered, there were over 100
more participants than last year. A special shout out goes out to all those who
ran despite their numb fingers and toes.
That morning, we raised over $2600 for the ACS, but the community’s
willingness to share why they relay was equally inspiring. Check out the
picture below; you might be in it!
We’re just keeping it coming…
Although it is only a few months into the school year, UVA’s Relay for Life has
already fundraised over $11,000 dollars. We still have a lot of work to do to reach our
goal of $113,000 but with all the planned upcoming events, we have high
hopes of achieving that and more. We’re incredibly excited for the big spring
event, there are already 65 teams and 200 people registered, and as we get
closer and closer to the spring we can’t wait to see how high those numbers
will jump! If you haven’t signed up, get to it! Come Relay with us!
Relay Love,
Relay For Life at UVA
Relay Love,
Relay For Life at UVA
