Hi All,

I can't believe it, Relay is just two weeks away. Everything is going really well and we, all of us on the planning committee, are getting really excited for all the great entertainment we have planned and all of the money we have raised. Once we have a set schedule of events and activities I will be sure to let you all know so that you can figure out which parts of the great night you want to attend. Remember also that it's not too late to sign up and register to join an existing team or start your own, you can register a team up until the event!!

Hi Guys,

The countdown is seriously starting and we need everyones support. The night of Relay is going to be so much fun, and so worthwhile and I can't explain how much I want everyone on this campus and in the area to come out and support the cause with me. Please, please, please check out the Relay Website or email us with questions.

Hey All,

I know that you have been anxiously awaiting another "Why I Relay" but I took some time off for Easter. I know that the craziness of the end of the school year is getting to everyone, but don't worry Rites of Spring is right around the corner and that is going to be an amazing weekend. There is an awesome lineup this year with The Roots headlining! And do you all know what fantastic event is the weekend after? You guessed it! RELAY FOR LIFE!! I know that you all can't wait. We all need to up the effort in terms of fundraising, but so far our cumulative total is an amazing $4,889! So congrats to everyone and thank you for all of your hard work.

Hey Everyone,

Relay is getting really close guys and I couldn't be more excited! 3 weeks from this Saturday and everyone will be participating in one of the most worth while events of the year. To keep up the spirit of unity I have another "Why I Relay" from another one of my amazing teammates. Alex Dugan another sophomore shares with all of you, why she relays.

Hey Everyone,

Sorry that it has been a few days. I, like the rest of you have recently gotten an incredible amount of work. But just a quick recap about Relay: all night event, April 28-29, 7pm-7am, walk around the track and raise money for a good cause. See some great bands, eat some great food and just have some fun to take a break from finals. Check out the website for more information about the event, raising/donating money, sponsoring/starting/joining a team or just general information.

Hey Everyone!

Relay For Life: It's getting closer, less than a month away and I really hope that you all are getting as excited as I am! It is going to be such a fun all night event!! To briefly explain what Relay is again...Relay is the American Cancer Society's chief fundraiser for Cancer Research. The goal is to instill a sense of hope that one day cancer will be beat. It is an all night event where teams raise sponsorship money and then have at least one person walking around the track all night. Interspersed throughout is entertainment, a DJ, bands, school performance groups. There will be lots of food for sale and other fun goodies. The date and time is Vanderbilt Track, 7PM, April 28 till 7AM, April 29! So come on out and support! Emily Kurtz is the survivorship chair on Vanderbilt's Relay For Life Committee and she shares a very personal "Why I Relay" with everyone:

Hi All!

I have been so wrapped up in getting personal stories for you all that I have completely forgotten to remind everyone what exactly Relay For Life is, and I apologize. I spent my first couple weeks on the committee having absoultely no clue what Relay actually was, and believe me, once I found out I was much more excited to have a role. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's biggest fundraiser. It is an all night event where teams of people, 10-15, create a theme, stake out a plot and walk around the track. The ultimate goal is to have at least one team member on the track at all times. Teams raise money by asking for sponsorship, through mailings, emails, and any other sort of fundraising activities that they can think of. Therefore, you should all keep your eyes and ears open for fun Relay fundraisers around campus. I'll obviously keep you updated as well. Anyway, throughout the evening there are various activities such as a ceremony to remember those who lost their fight, and celebrating survivors. There is live entertainment a DJ the whole night and live music interspersed. There will be activities, performances from campus groups, food, beverages (the event is alcohol free) and just a whole lot of entertainment. The event is scheduled to start at 7pm on April 28 and end 12 glorious, fun-filled, hours later at 7am, April 29.

Hey Internet Readers,

It's about 4 weeks till the big event (Relay For Life) so come on and get your teams signed up, or join an open team if you are an individual who does not want the responsibility of captaining a team. Anyway today's blog is from Cecily Hart. She is a sophomore who is also on the Relay team that Kelly Eichman and I are in charge of. Here is why Ceicly Relay's

Hey All,

Here it is, a new entry!! Becky Blades is a Sophomore here at Vanderbilt and she is a member of my Relay For Life Team, which I co-captain with Kelly Eichman (look out for her Blog on Wednesday!).

Hey Everyone,

I have a new "Why I Relay" since I know you all have been anxiously awaiting it. Heather Lillemoe is part of the Relay For Life Committee with me at Vanderbilt and she is also a great contact for the Kappa Relay team. Here is why she relays: