Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2003
"In the past five years we've raised over $100,000 for the American Cancer Society," said David DiDesiderio, president and philanthropy chair of Alpha Sigma Phi. "If we raise over $30,000 this year, we will be the student organization to raise the most money at a Relay for Life in Pennsylvania."
The concept behind Relay for Life involves teams of 8-15 people taking turns walking or running around the track, relay-style, for 12 straight hours. Each team member is asked to raise donations to support the American Cancer Society's services, programs, and research.
"Last year we had 64 teams, and we currently have 40 teams registered," said DiDesiderio. "But there's still time to register a team."
Team rosters can be turned into DiDesiderio, ¾¨Ó㴫ý Campus Box 648, New Wilmington, PA 16172, and money can be turned in as late as the day of the relay. Cost is $10 per person.
"Cancer affects everyone in one way or another," said DiDesiderio. "It's important for us to do our part to fund cancer research, provide services for cancer patients, and achieve our ultimate goal of eliminating cancer forever."
For more information, contact DiDesiderio at (724) 946-7991 or e-mail didesidr@westminster.edu.
