Relay for Life Fundraiser to be Hosted at SWOSU on April 26

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is hosting the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, the world's largest fundraising event dedicated to helping communities in their fight against cancer, on Friday, April 26 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the SWOSU Wellness Center. This event aims to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society.

Relay for Life is a community-driven initiative where teams take turns walking or running around a track. Participants enjoy music, food, entertainment, and activities while supporting those affected by cancer. Funds are raised through team commitment fees and individual donations, with each participant aiming to receive donations from family, friends, companies, or corporations.

The event supports American Cancer Society programs in research, education, advocacy, and services, benefitting communities locally, statewide, and nationally. Cancer survivors are honored during the event with a victory lap, while the luminaria ceremony pays tribute to those affected by cancer through a candlelight tribute. Luminarias are purchased in honor of those who have survived their battle with cancer, for those still fighting, and in memory of those who have passed away due to cancer.

This year's fundraising goal is set at $25,000, with current donations standing at $14,444. The proceeds will be allocated toward the American Cancer Society.

Participants are encouraged to register their teams online, with 8-15 members on each team, though teams can vary in size. Pecina's Mexican Café will cater the Survivor/Caregiver Dinner at 5 p.m. in support of the fight against cancer. The university invites everyone, including cancer survivors and caregivers, to join this community event and support the cause.

For more information about the event and to register teams and RSVP for the Survivor/Caregiver Dinner, visit the Relay for Life of Custer-Beckham Counties page at https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=107378 . Questions can be directed to Marleigh West at 405-623-2293 or Dr. Veronica Aguiñaga, Corporate Sponsor Chair, at [email protected] or 580-774-7115.