The Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) club held its kickoff event for Relay For Life on Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) multipurpose room. The evening was filled with information, fun and entertainment.
During the event, sign-ups were offered at a discounted price of $5 as opposed to the $10 that is online. Everyone who attended was given a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the night. There was free food, a photo booth and various games for students and others to enjoy. At 7 p.m., In-Motion Dance Troupe took the stage to perform a hip-hop routine they are competing with this year.
“I think a kickoff event like this is key to spreading awareness and getting people’s interest in the main event,” said Shippensburg University senior Miguel Acri.
CAC strives to raise awareness about the devastating effects of cancer through students and on-campus events such as this and Relay for Life in April.
“A lot of people are affected by cancer,” said Anna Clark, social media chair for CAC. “Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event and is known for its ability to reach out into the community for support.”
In just a few short weeks, SU students and those in the community will be encouraged to come together to support this cause. They can do so by creating teams to participate in a night dedicated to raising both awareness and donations for this disease. Relay for Life will be April 8 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the ShipRec. Teams are encouraged to raise money for the cause with a goal of $100 per team member and have at least one representative on the track at all times. When asked what this year’s goal was, Jason Greenspan, vice president of CAC, said that he would like to see more than $50,000 in funds raised.
This event is an overnight event that symbolizes the fact that “cancer never sleeps, so neither should we.”
“It’s important to grow awareness and support each other on campus,” Clark said.
For students who want to get more involved, CAC meets every Monday at 9:30 p.m. in CUB room 103. CAC is seeking members with a variety of skills, interests and ideas to join the organization. You can also find information on CAC Facebook page at Colleges Against Cancer SU.
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