Meet the 2017-2018 Relay Exec Chairs!
Relay Chairs:
Caroline Biondo
Year: Third
Major: Foreign Affairs
Why I Relay: My reasons to Relay (unfortunately) continue to grow. I Relay for Kathy Kleaka, Coach Deb Brown and Sally Kuisel. I want to live in a world where no one has to hear the words, "You have cancer."
Fun Fact: I have 2 fake teeth!
Maggie Low
Year: Fourth
Major: Public Policy and Leadership
Why I Relay: I relay for my Dad, who passed away from colon cancer. I also relay to celebrate, remember, and FIGHT BACK!
Entertainment Chairs:
Rebecca Richardson
Year: Fourth
Major: Politics
Why I Relay: I Relay so that the words "you have cancer" don't have to be heard ever again. I Relay in honor of Sam Cox and in memory of Brennon Picarella and B.B. Lind.
Fun Fact: I'm allergic to every animal with fur!!!!!
Derek Wu
Year: Fourth
Major: Chemical Engineer
Why I Relay: I Relay for my father. When he was battling cancer, I saw the toll that battling cancer takes and I Relay so that others can see the hope and support that we provide.
Fun Fact: I have hit a hole in one in real golf!
First Year Recruitment Chairs:
Bailey Sanders
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Tamir Abbasi
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Fundraising Chairs:
Anna Cooper
Year: Fourth
Major: Marketing and Management
Why I Relay: For Aunt Caroline, my friends & their families, and for Kendall.
Fun Fact: I've been cage diving with great whites!
Logan Buckstaff
Year: Third
Major: Comm
Major: Comm
Why I Relay: For my grandpa, my uncle, and for millions of others who have lost loved ones to cancer
Fun Fact: I lived in London before LA
Fun Fact: I lived in London before LA
Finance and Logistics Chairs:
Laura Duke
Year: Fourth
Major: Math and Econ
Why I Relay: I Relay to fight with and give strength to cancer patients, family members, friends, and caretakers, to honor those who lost their battle, and to support the survivors.
Fun Fact: My twin sister is the Entertainment Chair for Relay for Life at Syracuse!
Fun Fact: My twin sister is the Entertainment Chair for Relay for Life at Syracuse!
Jeewoo Kim
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Food Chairs:
Taylor Hogge
Year: Fourth
Year: Fourth
Major: Kinesiology
Why I Relay: I relay for the loved ones I've lost, all of those that have been affected by cancer, and for a cure!
Fun Fact: My closet is organized by color
Chelsea Umberger
Year: Fourth
Major: Kinesiology
Why I Relay: In honor of my Grandfather
Fun Fact: I have a freckle in my eye
Greek Recruitment Chairs:
Sam Brinkley
Year: Third
Major: Commerce
Why I Relay: My brother Hughes
Fun Fact: I enjoy fly fishing and hiking
Noah Kiernan
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Mission and Outreach Chairs:
Katie Carr
Year: Fourth
Major: Global Public Health
Why I Relay: I relay in memory of my mom and so that soon cancer will be a thing of the past!
Fun fact: I love corndogs more than the any person should.
Savannah Draper
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Publicity and Social Media Chairs:
Hannah Hecht
Year: Fourth
Major: Media Studies major & Art History minor
Why I Relay: I relay for my grandma, aunt, and grandfather who have all beaten cancer due to the progress that organizations like the American Cancer Society have made. I want to honor their strength and hope that we can find a cure to have more stories of people who have won the fight to this disease.
Fun fact: When I was in Africa we got charged by a bull elephant and we had to hop in our truck and run for our lives. They are still my favorite animal though and I have upwards of thirty stuffed animal elephants that I don't plan on getting rid of anytime soon.
Rita Cliffton
Year: Fourth
Major: Global Studies and Public Policy
Why I Relay: In memory of my Gammy Joan and in honor of my Dad winning the fight.
Fun Fact: I'm on the Ski Team at UVA and race competitively
Sponsorship Chairs:
Emily Smith
Year: Fourth
Major: Commerce
Why I Relay: I relay for my grandfather and for more birthdays!
Fun Fact: I've hiked the grand canyon!
Marisa Lombardi
Year: Third
Major: Commerce
Why I Relay: I relay for my cross country coach Mr. Hornish.
Fun Fact: I was born on New Years Eve.
Team Recruitment Chairs:
Ciana Deveau
Year: Fourth
Major: Biology and French
Why I Relay: I relay in memory of my dad!
Fun Fact: I've been to 49 states! (Just missing North Dakota)
Casey Baker
Year: Fourth
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Why I Relay: Friends, neighbors, teachers
