Relay for Life at Case: Celebrating Survivorship!
Join the community of Case Western Reserve University for its first-ever campus Relay For Life event on April 18, 2008. The 18-hour Relay for Life is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society and the largest 
fundraising walk in the world.
Relay for Life is an overnight event that brings people together to raise money for the fight against cancer. The goal is to raise money and awareness to support cancer research. This year, it brings together Case and local communities, connecting cancer survivors and local businesses, schools, and families.
How to Get Involved
There are a number of ways you can participate in the Relay for Life!
- Go online and see what's happening at Case at The Village at 115 athletic field. Volunteer to walk for one hour and raise money. Help us meet our fundraising goals.
- Donate through a monetary contribution or by purchasing a luminaria.
- Volunteer to help at the event.
Event Information
The event starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 18, and continues through 12 noon on Saturday, April 19. The Relay begins with a cancer survivors victory lap around the track. A luminaria ceremony will be held at dusk where lit candles placed in bags will bear the names of people who have survived cancer and those who have lost the fight.
Did You Know?
Cancer kills nearly 600,000 American lives annually, but each year, more than 3.5 million people from more than 4,800 communities come together to celebrate Relay for Life. The event pays tribute to cancer survivors, those currently battling the disease, as well as loved ones we have lost.