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One step at a time:?students walk for cancer
Shannon Finn
Issue date: 9/20/07 Section: News
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Cancer survivors and Hillsdale College students will hike the Quad on Saturday to raise awareness and funds for cancer research during the college's fifth annual Relay for Life.
Funds raised at the daylong event will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Junior Evan Aue, chairman of the college's Relay for Life committee, said he hopes the event generates excitement.
"Survivors are here, students are here," Aue said. "It is a great time to reflect and grow."
Aue said he is optimistic about this year's relay, though his committee has had trouble recruiting people to register early for the event. Aue said most people register on the day of the event. Fifteen teams - mostly from dorms and Greek houses - have registered so far.
"We have trouble getting people signed up early," Aue said. "But it's worth losing a couple of nights of sleep if the event goes well. I really want to see the number [of participants] skyrocket."
Over 300 people participated in last year's relay, he said.
The event will have an opening ceremony in front of Central Hall at 10 a.m. The walk will commence with a lap honoring cancer survivors who are present at the event. Several games and contests will be held throughout the day, and student bands will provide live music. The day will end with a luminary ceremony.
The event also includes an awards ceremony to recognize the efforts of its participants. Awards include recognition of the largest team, the most funds raised, a spirit award, the best decorated table, a tug-of-war trophy, and the Lauren Hemming award. The Hemming award is given in memory of Lauren Hemming, a former Hillsdale student who died of cancer in 2005.
"Presence is most important," Aue said. "There are not many opportunities to see people in this atmosphere. Every student is affected by cancer in some way and this is a great way to have positive attitudes about negative events."
Those who wish to register can register online or at the event for a $10 minimum fee. Registered participants will receive a T-shirt.
Funds raised at the daylong event will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Junior Evan Aue, chairman of the college's Relay for Life committee, said he hopes the event generates excitement.
"Survivors are here, students are here," Aue said. "It is a great time to reflect and grow."
Aue said he is optimistic about this year's relay, though his committee has had trouble recruiting people to register early for the event. Aue said most people register on the day of the event. Fifteen teams - mostly from dorms and Greek houses - have registered so far.
"We have trouble getting people signed up early," Aue said. "But it's worth losing a couple of nights of sleep if the event goes well. I really want to see the number [of participants] skyrocket."
Over 300 people participated in last year's relay, he said.
The event will have an opening ceremony in front of Central Hall at 10 a.m. The walk will commence with a lap honoring cancer survivors who are present at the event. Several games and contests will be held throughout the day, and student bands will provide live music. The day will end with a luminary ceremony.
The event also includes an awards ceremony to recognize the efforts of its participants. Awards include recognition of the largest team, the most funds raised, a spirit award, the best decorated table, a tug-of-war trophy, and the Lauren Hemming award. The Hemming award is given in memory of Lauren Hemming, a former Hillsdale student who died of cancer in 2005.
"Presence is most important," Aue said. "There are not many opportunities to see people in this atmosphere. Every student is affected by cancer in some way and this is a great way to have positive attitudes about negative events."
Those who wish to register can register online or at the event for a $10 minimum fee. Registered participants will receive a T-shirt.
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