Faculty/staff group forming for Relay for Life
Winona State University and Saint Mary's University are co-sponsoring the fourth annual Relay for Life April 21-22 in the WSU Courtyard. This year's theme is "A Night with the Stars." Activities include: live bands, theme laps, prizes, a silent auction, games and salsa lessons.
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Last year, the two universities raised more than $50,000. Their goal is to raise more than $65,000 this year. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to aid cancer research and help in the fight.
Several SMU student teams and one faculty/staff team have formed. If you are interested in joining the faculty/staff team, contact Jason Richter, Ext. 1648, or Laurie Erdmann, Ext. 1464.
Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event (though participants do not need to stay overnight) designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back against this disease. During the event, teams of people take turns walking or running laps. Each team keeps at least one team member on the track at all times.
But Relay for Life is much more than a walk around a track. It is a time to remember those lost to cancer and celebrate those who have survived.
To raise money for this important cause, the faculty and staff team is planning a number of fundraisers this spring including a dinner and a movie, a Pampered Chef fundraiser and a silent auction.
The dinner and a movie will include a showing of “Happy Feet” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in Salvi Lecture Hall. The cost is $2 per person for admission and $1 for a slice of pizza. Families can enjoy the movie and a whole pizza for a special price of $10. RSVPing is not necessary but will help organizers determine the amount of pizza to order. Respond to Katie LaPlant at Ext. 6936.
A silent auction, planned for mid April, will feature homemade/handmade arts and crafts. Anyone who would like to donate items for the auction should contact Erdmann or Richter. Examples of current donations include jewelry, wood items, knit items and greeting cards.
Watch for more details about the Pampered Chef fundraiser this spring.
Read more about Relay for Life at www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=19055.
