Relay For Life 2010

Main Schedule | Suggested Items To Bring | Frequently Asked Questions

The Relay for Life is an American Cancer Society overnight team walk-a-thon with three purposes: to raise money, to honor those who have been touched by cancer, and to have a great time!

Students of Albany Against Cancer (SAAC) is bringing the event to the SEFCU Arena from March 20-21, 2010. Sign up today or at the event to become a part of the Relay phenomenon! ($20 registration fee per person.)

Main Schedule

• 2:00 PM – Registration Begins
• 3:00 PM – Opening Ceremony. Special guests: George Philip (President) and Gerald Jennings (Mayor of Albany).
• 3:30 PM - Team comic book cover contest
• 3:45 PM - Dance Council performance
• 4:00 PM - Bubble gum chewing contest
• 4:30 PM - Limbo contest
• 5:00 PM – Survivor’s Ceremony
• 5:30 PM – Beach ball trivia
• 6:00 PM – Dinner Buffet (provided by Chartwells)
• 7:00 PM – Bring the Bling Ceremony
• 7:15 PM – Earth Tones performance
• 7:45 PM – Red Light Green Light
• 8:00 PM – Faculty/Staff Lap
• 8:15 PM – Serendipity performance
• 9:00 PM – Luminaria Ceremony
• 9:30 PM – Scavenger hunt
• 10:00 PM – Volleyball tournament
• 10:00 PM – Mirk and the New Familiars performance
• 11:00 PM – Yael Gavronsky w/ Jose Varona
• 12:00 AM - Aerobics Session
• 12:30 AM - Sketchy Characters performance
• 12:45 AM - Rock Paper Scissors tournament
• 2:00 AM - Super Hero Look-alike Contest
• 3:00 AM - Twister Tournament
• 3:30 AM - Tug of War
• 4:00 AM – Fight Back Ceremony/Dance Party
• 5:00 AM – Breakfast
• 5:15 AM – Closing Ceremony
• 6:00 AM - Event concludes

Suggested Items To Bring:

• Pillow
• Sleeping bag
• Lounge chairs
• Snacks
• Comfortable shoes
• Good socks
• Team banner
• Change of clothes
• Money for buying raffle tickets (prizes include restaurant gift certificates and more!), items from the Relay Store (Relay T-shirt, sweatshirts, tank tops, hats, wristbands, and more!!), haircuts/styling by Orlo, massages, on-site fundraisers, and luminaria ($10 each, 3 for $25) for the Candle of Hope ceremony
• Cards and board games
• ...and your Relay spirit!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I register on-site that day?
A: Yes! Just bring your $20 registration fee (per person). Cash is accepted. Checks can be made payable to The American Cancer Society.

Q: Is there a minimum or maximum for the number of people on your team?
A: There is no minimum, but the recommended maximum people per team is 15.

Q: Will there be fun things to do?
A: Of course! Contests will be offered, such as a rock/paper/scissors tournament, volleyball tournament, and red light green light.

Q: Do I have to stay the whole time?
A: No, but one person from your team should be on the track at all times.

Q: Someone sponsored me with cash or a check. What do I do with that?
A: Just bring it to the event. Or, you can enter it in as an "offline donation" once you register online.

Brought to you by Students of Albany Against Cancer (a Student Association-funded group) with support from the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership, Chartwells, University Auxiliary Services, Coca-Cola, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Department of Residential Life, Danes After Dark, Student Association, Department of Athletics, Panera, and The American Cancer Society.

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