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Student Affairs sponsors Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Relay for Life team

April 5, 2006
06-057

Charles Harmon Director of University Relations, Sementha Mathews Manager of Public Information and Media Relations

Student Affairs sponsors Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Relay for Life team

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Office of Student Affairs is sponsoring a team for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event scheduled for May 5-6, 2006, with a goal of raising $5,000 or more for the cause. The annual walkathon fundraiser has been successful for years in Valdosta as teams decorate themed-tents to eat and rest in between walking shifts, while enjoying the overnight entertainment provided by the Relay for Life staff.

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ team is currently made up of Student Affairs staff members and a few students; however, anyone can join the team by raising a minimum of $100 in donations. All participants receive a T-shirt and are eligible to participate in the overnight event in early May.

Others can also participate in the cause by attending the First Annual Campus-wide Kickball Tournament on April 8. This double elimination tournament will begin at 10 a.m., with check-in at 9 a.m. Entry fees apply, and all proceeds go to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Relay for Life team. Campus organizations can choose to hold their own fundraisers, similar to the kickball tournament. Greek Life at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ donated the entire amount from a recent fundraiser�$2,700�to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ team. For more information about the upcoming kickball tournament or other fundraising efforts for the team, please call Kassie Kissinger or Brian Roberts at 333-5674.

Donations to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ team can also be made by visiting and clicking on "Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Student Affairs."

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