This past weekend was Mizzou's Relay For Life, a 12-hour event and fundraiser for American Cancer Society. As my sixth Relay experience and second time serving on the Steering Committee, it was a delightful evening and I am happy to say that we raised over $90,000!
I served as the Team Development chairman, and was in charge of helping recruit teams, keeping team captains informed and ultimately--retention for future Relay For Life events. We had 96 teams and 1,132 registered participants! At closing ceremonies, I had the honor of announcing this and reading the Five-Star teams--teams that fulfilled the five goals of survivorship, advocacy, standards, fight back and fundraising. At every team captain meeting since November, my subcommittee has encouraged teams to do this, so it was rewarding to read over 20 team names and know that they will all be back and supporting ACS next year.
A unique aspect of Relay For Life it is not only a social event or a run, but it brings the community together. Everyone knows of someone that has battled cancer, and can join the race to fight back by socializing and fundraising with their closest friends. Participating teams hold on-site fundraisers as well as pre-Relay fundraisers, which become very creative. Everything from baked goods, headbands, bras for breast cancer, plinko games, silent auctions and gift cards are sold. A Luminaria Ceremony is held to commemorate those who have dealt with cancer in any capacity and is the climax of the evening. All in all, Relay went incredibly well and next year we will continue to surpass our goal!
Here are some photos from the entertainment of the night!
Suitemates photo- me, Kate, Kathryn and Laura
My Relay subcommittee and fellow Team Development members- Carie, Colbey and Alex
Sherman and I on the bungee cords!
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