Relay For Life 2008

Main Schedule | Entertainment 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 (moved from Collins Circle due to weather) from April 5-6, 2008. 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: Jeanne Walsh (American Cancer Society VP) and Gerald Jennings (Mayor of Albany).
• 3:30 PM - Banner Contest
• 5:00 PM – Survivor’s Ceremony
• 6:00 PM – Dinner Buffet (Food provided by Chartwells)
• 7:00 PM – Bring the Bling Ceremony
• 8:00 PM – Faculty/Staff Ceremony
• 9:00 PM – Luminaria Ceremony
• 12:00 AM - Ice Cream Break (served by Stewart's)
• 4:00 AM – Fight Back Ceremony
• 5:00 AM – Breakfast (Provided by Panera)
• 6:00 AM - Event Concludes

Entertainment Schedule (Unless otherwise noted, WCDB will provide music throughout the evening.)

• 7:15 PM – Performance by The Earth Tones
• 7:45 PM – Performance by Sketchy Characters
• 8:15 PM – Performance by Serendipity
• 10:00 – 11:00 PM – Performance By “We Were Ghosts”
• 11:00 PM – Performance By “Evensceer”
• 12:00 AM – Performance by “Mercury Landing”
• 1:00 AM – Performance by “Requiem for Radio”

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!!), and luminaria ($10 each or 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 SAAC (sack) Races, shoe exchange, three-legged race, dodge ball, and musical chairs.

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, Canteen, Apple, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Department of Residential Life, Danes After Dark, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Student Association, Hannaford, Department of Athletics, Coca-Cola, Panera, Stewarts, WCDB, and The American Cancer Society.

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