What is Relay for Life?
Relay For Life®, the American Cancer Society's signature event, is a fun-filled overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. At Relay, people from within the community gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer, and to fight back against this disease. Relay participants help raise money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society in its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major health issue. During Relay For Life ® events, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. The events are held overnight to represent the fact that cancer never sleeps. Through the survivors' lap and the luminaria ceremony, we honor the people who have faced cancer first hand, and we remember those who have been lost to this disease.

But, Relay isn't about taking laps -- it's about coming together in the fight against cancer. It’s a time to remember those lost to this disease and celebrate those who have survived. It’s a place where people connect with others, share the cancer experience, and find comfort and solace. And it's an opportunity to build hope for a future where cancer no longer threatens the lives of the people we love.

As volunteers and donors, your efforts support research, education, advocacy, and services that allow the American Cancer Society to offer help and hope to people across the country when they need it most. By joining together at Relay, we celebrate life, friendship, and an opportunity to work to defeat cancer for future generations.

 

How is the Point participating?
The Point is one of the current twenty-five teams that have been formed at the College at Brockport. They will be participating in the Relay for Life event on Friday, April 25th from 6pm to 6am on Saturday, April 26th at the College at Brockport Ice Arena. At the event, the Point will be walking the perimeter of the Ice Arena for the twelve hours of the event. During that time, there will be various events such as musical chairs that participants will enjoy to give them a short break from walking.

 

How can I help?
The Point's Relay for Life team is currently accepting donations on behalf of the American Cancer Society. By raising much-needed funds and awareness, you can help future generations survive and thrive in a world where cancer is no longer a major health issue. To donate, click the picture at the top of this page to be directed to the Relay for Life website, and the Point thanks you in advance for your generous donation.

Relay for Life is also looking for volunteers to help run the event. If interested, contact Alissa Chaney by emailing her at acha1224@brockport.edu.