Relay For Life^® of St. John's University.

So far, we have Teams: 92 Dollars Raised: $35,325.66 Participants: 986 Teams: 92   

Congratulations and thank you!  The 2008 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of St. John's University was a big success, thanks in part to the effort of so many people passionate about fighting against cancer- people like you.  This year, more than 92 teams 1200 participants took part to help the American Cancer Society advance its mission to save lives, help those touched by cancer, and empower people to fight back against this disease.

In the days leading up to Relay, teams helped raise much-needed funds and awareness through donations, including those made online through our event's official Web site.  More than 92 teams registered on the site and a number over $35,000 has been raised in online donations alone since the start of the Relay season.

At the Relay event on April 4, the community came together to fight back against cancer and celebrate survivors and caregivers who have been touched by this disease.  Many survivors helped kick off the event by taking part in the survivors' lap.  After this emotional moment, the path opened up for team members who took turns making their way around to complete the laps that make up Relay.

Luminaria were lit in honor of those fighting cancer and in memory of those who have been lost to this disease.  At our event we had hundreds of luminaria that helped shine and represent the hope that one day, cancer will no longer be a major health issue.

Relay 2008 was an amazing experience, and it took a lot of work to make this year such a success.  But remember, even though the Relay itself is over, we can still raise more to help in this fight- donations can be made until August 15, 2008.  We are SO close to our $60,000, so EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS!!!  Remember to check with your jobs about Matching Gifts.

Thank you, once again, for being a part of Relay For Life and for helping to CELEBRATE survivors, REMEMBER those we've lost and FIGHT BACK against cancer.  With your support, the American Cancer Society can continue work toward a future where cancer no longer threatens the lives of the people we love.