Kevin Lowder
Participants in the annual Relay For Life, held March 20 and 21 in the Athletic Complex, pause to observe luminaria, each bearing the name of a person who has battled cancer. More than 1,500 people took part in the 12-hour event that raised more than $182,000 for the American Cancer Society to fund cancer research, advocacy, patient services and education. “Relay For Life is a moving event for many of us,” says Arts & Sciences senior Michelle Beasley, vice president of development for the event. “By fundraising, volunteering, even by just showing up and taking part, we feel like we are really doing something to help in the fight against cancer. So many of our students, faculty and staff on campus don’t realize the effect cancer has had on the people around them until they come to the event.” The event had been scheduled to take place at Bushyhead Track but was moved indoors due to the weather.