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
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Lots of T-Shirts!
We have tons of merch left to sell! Below are the shirts and their available prices. We can't wait to see you reppin' Relay all over grounds!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
RELAY FOR LIFE'S BLITZ WEEK
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!!
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!!
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!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Holidays!
Happy Holidays everyone! Don't forget to keep registering for Relay! Take advantage of the holiday spirit - think about asking for donations from all your friends and relatives! (maybe in lieu of gifts?)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sign Up Now!
We already have more than twice as many teams as we did before Blitz Week - but we need more! Thanks to those who have registered teams! If you haven't yet - go to RelayForLife.org/UVa - it only takes a minute to FIGHT CANCER!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
BLITZ WEEK
It's almost here!
START A TEAM or DONATE: RelayForLife.org/UVa
Questions? RelayForLifeUVa@gmail.com
Relay For Life is a year-long fundraising effort for the American Cancer Society and UVa's largest student-run philanthropy. Become a part of the fight and the search for a cure!
Monday, November 16:
Look for our table on the South Lawn 10am-2pm, where we will be giving away candy, awareness ribbons, and other freebies! Sign up your team at a table or online (RelayForLife.org/UVa)!
Tuesday, November 17:
Join us for a Birthday Party!
FREE CAKE on the South Lawn, 12pm-2pm.
American Cancer Society: Official Sponsor of Birthdays
Wednesday, November 18:
O'Hill Night: 5-8pm. Get some tasty food at the Relay Grille and register your team!
Kickoff Meeting: 8:30pm, Wilson 402. Learn more about the event and sign up! Team captains who have already registered their team will receive a special prize! FREE PIZZA!
Look for our table outside of Newcomb, 10am-2pm: free candy, ribbons, and more!
Thursday, November 19:
Tabling outside O'Hill & on the South Lawn, 10am-2pm. Come pick up some free candy, ribbons, buy a Relay t-shirt to support the fight against cancer, & register a team!
UVA Basketball game vs. Rider, 7pm, JPJ: Look for Relay ribbons and a table outside - show your support to both UVA & Relay!
Friday, November 20:
Tabling outside Newcomb, South Lawn, & the Chem Building, 10am-2pm. Don't forget to get your awareness ribbons, t-shirts, candy, and other freebies!
We hope to see you all around grounds this week! If you have a Relay For Life t-shirt from a previous event, we would love for you to wear it to show your support! Thanks!
START A TEAM or DONATE: RelayForLife.org/UVa
Questions? RelayForLifeUVa@gmail.com
Relay For Life is a year-long fundraising effort for the American Cancer Society and UVa's largest student-run philanthropy. Become a part of the fight and the search for a cure!
Monday, November 16:
Look for our table on the South Lawn 10am-2pm, where we will be giving away candy, awareness ribbons, and other freebies! Sign up your team at a table or online (RelayForLife.org/UVa)!
Tuesday, November 17:
Join us for a Birthday Party!
FREE CAKE on the South Lawn, 12pm-2pm.
American Cancer Society: Official Sponsor of Birthdays
Wednesday, November 18:
O'Hill Night: 5-8pm. Get some tasty food at the Relay Grille and register your team!
Kickoff Meeting: 8:30pm, Wilson 402. Learn more about the event and sign up! Team captains who have already registered their team will receive a special prize! FREE PIZZA!
Look for our table outside of Newcomb, 10am-2pm: free candy, ribbons, and more!
Thursday, November 19:
Tabling outside O'Hill & on the South Lawn, 10am-2pm. Come pick up some free candy, ribbons, buy a Relay t-shirt to support the fight against cancer, & register a team!
UVA Basketball game vs. Rider, 7pm, JPJ: Look for Relay ribbons and a table outside - show your support to both UVA & Relay!
Friday, November 20:
Tabling outside Newcomb, South Lawn, & the Chem Building, 10am-2pm. Don't forget to get your awareness ribbons, t-shirts, candy, and other freebies!
We hope to see you all around grounds this week! If you have a Relay For Life t-shirt from a previous event, we would love for you to wear it to show your support! Thanks!
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