About 300 people are anticipated to participate in Relay for Life, an event hosted by the University of New Mexico to raise money to help the American Cancer Society, said Desiree Valdez, ACS community relationship manager.
Designed to bring together those who have been affected by cancer and to celebrate survivorship, this overnight event is open to anyone interested in participating April 13, between 4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m., at UNM’s Johnson Field. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m., and the survivors lap and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m.
“The event is held overnight to signify that Cancer never sleeps,” said Valdez.
Sign up at Relay for Life UNM or at the event.
There is no deadline for registration. Participants however, are encouraged to register in teams added Valdez.
The easiest way to raise money is through the online fundraising tool, which can be accessed after registering a team.
Last year UNM became one of the selected universities to be chartered by the American Cancer Society as a College Against Cancer, said Miranda Riddle, co-chair of Relay for Life.
“At the first Relay for Life, held last year, $7,000 was raised,” Valdez said. “This year’s goal is $50,000. We have great expectations for UNM.”
For more information, contact Louis Jeantete at 977-4502.