The document discusses an annual fundraising event called Relay for Life organized by the American Cancer Society to celebrate cancer survivorship and remember those lost to cancer. It describes some emotional moments of the event including the survivors lap and luminaria ceremony, and shares that the author has participated for 10 years as a volunteer, team member, and captain. Their team this year raised $1,100 and overall $137,000 was raised with 63 teams.
The document discusses an annual fundraising event called Relay for Life organized by the American Cancer Society to celebrate cancer survivorship and remember those lost to cancer. It describes some emotional moments of the event including the survivors lap and luminaria ceremony, and shares that the author has participated for 10 years as a volunteer, team member, and captain. Their team this year raised $1,100 and overall $137,000 was raised with 63 teams.
The document discusses an annual fundraising event called Relay for Life organized by the American Cancer Society to celebrate cancer survivorship and remember those lost to cancer. It describes some emotional moments of the event including the survivors lap and luminaria ceremony, and shares that the author has participated for 10 years as a volunteer, team member, and captain. Their team this year raised $1,100 and overall $137,000 was raised with 63 teams.
The document discusses an annual fundraising event called Relay for Life organized by the American Cancer Society to celebrate cancer survivorship and remember those lost to cancer. It describes some emotional moments of the event including the survivors lap and luminaria ceremony, and shares that the author has participated for 10 years as a volunteer, team member, and captain. Their team this year raised $1,100 and overall $137,000 was raised with 63 teams.
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Michelle Rocque
Employer volunteer event
May 2015 Each year the American Cancer Society (ACS) organizes an event called the Relay for Life. It is an event that celebrates cancer survivorship and also remembers those that have lost their battle. This is a major fundraising event for ACS. It began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt ran and walked for 24 hours and raised 27 thousand dollars for his endeavor. Each year the spirit of the relay is continued by teams consisting of survivors, as well as, family members, friends, and caregivers. I have personally participated in the relay for the past 10 years. I have participated as a team member, team captain, and event volunteer. As a radiation therapist and a medical dosimetry student, the fight to find a cure for cancer is very personal. Participating in the relay is a day when I get to see my past and current patients celebrate life. The comradery that is present throughout the event is overwhelming to me. It is wonderful to see so many people gather together to celebrate the lives of cancer patients. The event is begun by the survivors lap. It is an emotional lap for many who have gone through so much (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation) to survive their cancer battle! Another beautiful moment in the relay occurs once the sun has gone down. It is the luminaria ceremony. Candles are placed inside personalized bags created by loved ones or friends of those who have fought cancer. These bags are placed around the track and lit at dark. All other lights are turned off and everyone walks a lap in silence. It is a powerful moment when hundreds of people are silent for this period of time. This is my favorite part of the relay! This year Georgia Regents University Cancer Center was a corporate sponsor of Relay for Life. In addition to celebrating, we also provided information to attendees regarding particular cancers. I participated in setting up our site, as well as, walking in the caregiver lap with the survivors. Our team of 10 raised 1,100 dollars. Overall, the ACS had 63 teams and raised 137,000 dollars. I look forward to participating next year and hugging many more survivors of cancer!
