State of the Union: Relay Style
A message from the Presidents:
A message from the Presidents:
My fellow Relay-ers,
Today in Clark 148, Relay Exec Chairs came together to witness the counting of over
$5,000 brought in from the 2014 Concert For A Cure. Exciting upcoming events
were discussed, including Hops For Hope at Starr Hill Brewery and the upcoming
Fight Cancer 5K partnership with Pancakes For Parkinsons, also known as “Fight
And Flip”.
But it is not just in the small meeting room of Clark 148 where the excitement of
Relay can be felt. It can be felt in the tummies of first years who participated in our
fall Vermonster challenge, it can be felt (and seen) on the Facebooks of our newly
accepted exec members who we are thrilled to have on board, it can be felt in the
classes and class councils of UVA who have their first ever catch all class teams and
finally it can be felt in the hearts and minds of the 125 participants and 41 teams
already signed up!!
It is you, our participants, team captains and exec members, who make our state of
the Union strong. In this last year, we had over 120 teams and 1,300 participants
come together to raise over $168,000 for the American Cancer Society. It was a year
of milestones, as Relay For Life at UVA surpassed the million-dollar mark for funds
raised for the ACS, was recognized by the renowned Z Society for its efforts, and was
named a TOP 15 COLLEGIATE RELAY EVENT WORLDWIDE! (Yes, you read it right
folks, WORLDWIDE.)
But, that was only the 2013-2014 year.
Ahead of us is the newer, bigger, better 2014-2015 year.
Relay For Life at UVA has set goals of 150 teams, 1,500 participants and $175,000.
But that is only the beginning, there is no limit to the money to be made, fun to
be had and .... More. One can only imagine what is in store. It will not be easy, but
together we will make it happen.
AREEEEEEE
YOUUUUUUU
READYYYYYY???
God bless you, God bless America and God bless Relay For Life at UVA.
[Please note: this State of the Union address should be read in the voice of HS
Football Player Apollos Hester of the East View Patriots*]
*Ref: And you better believe, "we're gonna fight."
With RelayLove,
