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Fighting for More Birthdays

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Alyssa Carmusciano
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Sarah Ramirez
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fordham chapter.

Each year, millions of people all over the United States either suffer from cancer or are caregivers of someone with cancer. Today, many are also still feeling the physical and emotional effects of either surviving cancer or having to deal with a loved one dying or suffering from this terrible disease. Now, more than ever, people must band together to fight for a cure for cancer.

So, how can you join the fight? Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society, a non-profit organization geared towards providing hope into people’s lives that a cure for cancer will be found, to celebrate those who have won their battles, and to honor the lives of those who unfortunately succumbed to cancer.  Here at Fordham, we have our own Relay For Life Committee that works with the Laennec Society to schedule fundraising events throughout the school year in which all proceeds go directly to American Cancer Society. These events all lead up to their annual “Relay For Life” event in April.

Here is a list of the many exciting events planned for the month of November:

  • Monday, Nov. 14th at 7 PM: Relay for Life Kickoff Fordham students are welcome to come to O’Keefe Commons to sign up for Relay For Life events. Free pizza will be served, and a DJ will be spinning various tunes!

  • Thursday, Nov. 17th: iRelay for Steve Jobs     In memory of Steve Jobs, the Apple CEO whose life was tragically cut short due to his battle with pancreatic cancer, there will be games such as Scrabble (Words with Friends) and Apples to Apples among many others. Prizes including iTunes gift cards will be given away!
  • Date and Time TBA: Turkey Trot Get ready to work off your Thanksgiving turkey by forming teams of 3 and racing in our Turkey Trot 5K Relay! T-shirts will be sold, so keep an eye out for how to sign-up!

This past year, Fordham raised $22,000 for Relay For Life, and Relay for Life is aiming to surpass that record by raising $30,000 at this year’s event. So, let’s fight for a world filled with more birthdays and more hope and join them in their fight for a cure!

For more information, “like” Fordham Relay For Life on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. Also, visit relayforlife.org/fordhamuniversity for more information on RFL and to get sign for this incredible event!  

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Sarah is a member of the Class of 2013 at Fordham University, where she's a double-major in American Studies and Communication & Media Studies. A South Florida native, she is still adjusting to the cold and figuring out the basics of a winter wardrobe. A huge sports fan, Sarah watches way too much Sportscenter and compensates by watching copious amounts of E!, Gilmore Girls, and Pretty Little Liars. When she's not watching movies or staring at a television screen, she also enjoys blogging, photography, fashion, reading, and bring Pinterest pins to life. Follow her on Twitter @sari_ramirez.