Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity, held annually. It is an overnight event, where teams of people camp out on school grounds or parks with tam members taking turns walking or running around the track. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track during the event. Teams from all walks of life raise funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment. The 24 hour cycle is significant in that it represents the stages that patients go through, while battling cancer.
This year, Relay for Life was held March 7-8, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at University of Hawai`i at Manoa’s Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex. An estimate of 15 UH PRSSA members, along with some friends participated in the event. The team exceeded the goal of raising $500, by accumulating a total of $675. Beads were handed out to teams for every lap they walked.
The event also served as the team’s social bash. The team had a pajama theme with members wearing pajama pants. There were also lots of food brought by the members to share with the whole team. Although, it rained in the beginning and towards the end of the event, everyone had a good time. The members got the chance to interact, bond and got to know one another a little more.
This was the second time PRSSA participated in Relay for Life and it was a great experience for everyone. Besides, bonding and getting to know one another, the team was able to help through fund raising. It is always nice to participate in events for a good cause, especially in an event like Relay for Life, where everyone knows someone that is or was stricken with cancer.
