CCU to celebrate milestone Relay for Life on April 7

On Saturday, April 7, Coastal Carolina University will host its 12th annual Relay For Life event from noon to midnight. Though every year of this event is special and important, there is something unique about this year's event. It is projected that this year, CCU will celebrate the landmark of raising a collective $1 million for the American Cancer Society over the last 12 years.

This tremendous milestone would not have been possible without the support of our CCU community over the years. To the students, staff, and faculty who have created teams, fundraised, walked laps, and just came out in support the event; we could not have done this without you. Even though we have come so far, the fight is not over. We still need the support of our faculty and staff to help celebrate our survivors, remember those we have lost, nd fight back against this terrible disease that has touched so many of our lives.

This landmark total is also a symbol of the hard work and dedication of our Colleges Against Cancer Student Leadership Team. Our team recognizes the importance of the American Cancer Society and all the benefits and resources it provides for those impacted by cancer. These benefits include free housing during extended treatment, rides to and from chemotherapy, free wigs and caps, support groups and the next generation of cancer research. Our goal this year is to reach $100,000 by April 8. To track our current standings and progress, please visit http://www.relayforlife.org/ccusc.

We encourage you to come out on April 7, bring your family and friends, and learn how the people that pass you on campus daily have benefitted from the great work done by Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. There will be food, games, activities, prizes and much more.

For questions please contact Donnelly Wolf, Ashley Shaw, Logan Jerrell, and the entire Colleges Against Cancer Student Leadership Team:
Student Executive Coordinator: Donnelly Wolfe, dpwolfe@g.coastal.edu
Staff Adviser: Amelia Carte, acarte@coastal.edu
ACS Staff Partner: Troy Matheny, troy.matheny@cancer.org