Relay for life
Relay For Life History
Cancer
Goals
100
Overnight relay-style event Teams of people camp out around a track Members of each team take turns walking around the track for the duration of the event Food, games and activities provide entertainment and fundraising opportunities Family-friendly environment for the entire community
What is Relay For Life?
100
1985
What is the year of the first relay for life?
100
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), Benign liver tumors. Causes are when DNA of cells are damaged, usually by over consumption of alcohol.
What is liver cancer?
100
tool used to keep track of how much the goal is reached for relay for life.
What is the goal thermometer?
200
an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. We also recognize and celebrate caregivers at Relay For Life. These individuals give their time, love, and support to friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers who face cancer.
What is the Survival Lap?
200
$27,000
What is the amount of money raised at the First Relay For Life?
200
a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues in the respiratory system. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and, eventually, into other parts of the body. #1 cause is smoking
What is lung cancer?
200
amount each team wants to make
What is team goal?
300
After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during THIS ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence.
What is the Luminaria Ceremony?
300
24 hours
What is the time of the first First Relay For Life??
300
HEADACHES that often are worse in the morning Seizures (convulsions) Nausea or vomiting Weakness or loss of feeling in the arms or legs Stumbling or lack of coordination when walking Abnormal eye movements or changes in vision Drowsiness Changes in personality or memory Changes in speech Changes in hearing
What is brain cancer?
300
amount desired for the school to raise
What is school goal?
400
DAILY DOUBLE: Dr.Klatt
Who is the founder?
400
A.C.S
What is the abbreviation of the American Cancer Society?
400
any of several cancers of the bone marrow that prevent the normal manufacture of red and white blood cells and platelets, resulting in anemia, increased susceptibility to infection, and impaired blood clotting.
What is leukemia?
400
400 free
wow
500
Student advisor: Mr.Dave Fisher Ms.Dena Brogen ACS Staff Partner: Jackie Craig Team captains/ Team LEADERS
Who is leading the first relay for life?
500
Three Billion dollars thus far
What is the amount of money Relay For Life has raised thus far?
500
500 free
good job
500
people on the same team to help raise goal
What are teamates?
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