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What is the organization that we work with to put on Relay For Life?
The American Cancer Society
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What was last year's Relay For Life theme?
Outer Space
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How much does it cost to register for Relay For Life?
$10
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Around what time of day does registration for Relay begin the day of the event?
Around 2:00/2:30pm
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What month of the year is Breast Cancer Awareness month?
October
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Who is our American Caner Society staff partner?
Genevieve Ballerstein
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Where is Relay held on campus every year?
SEFCU Arena
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How much money do you have to raise to earn a free t-shirt?
$100
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Do we typically serve breakfast at Relay?
Yes!
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When is Relay For Life this year?
April 26-27
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What is the event put on by American Cancer Society to support breast cancer specifically?
Making Strides
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What is the name of the student group that plans and runs Relay For Life?
Students of Albany Against Cancer (SAAC)
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What is the Luminaria ceremony?
It is one of the most important ceremonies at Relay. It is a somber time to remember those who we have lost and honor those who are currently fighting. It involves a speaker, and silent laps around the track with music.
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Who was last year's top fundraising team?
Alpha Phi Omega
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What is the Relay slogan/motto?
Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back!
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Name one program run by the American Cancer Society that the money raised at Relay helps to fund.
Look Good Feel Better, Road to Recovery, Hope Lodge
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What is our fundraising goal for this year?
$100,000
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Can you continue to fundraise after Relay is over?
Yes! Relay season goes until August!
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What kind of dance competition broke out around 3am during last year's Relay? (hint: Miley Cyrus)
A Twerk Competition!
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How long is Relay For Life?
15 hours
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What is the Advocacy branch of the American Cancer Society? Meaning they are focused more on public health and policy changes to help further the fight.
ACS CAN (American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network)
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How many years have we been having Relay For Life at UAlbany?
This is our 10th year!
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What is the symbolization behind the idea that, throughout all of Relay you must have at least one person from your team walking the track at all times?
We continually walk the track throughout the night because cancer never sleeps. Fighting cancer is a full time, 24-hour job.
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How many people spoke during last year's Luminaria Ceremony?
Three: one about a survivor, one about someone who has lost their fight, and one about someone who is currently fighting.
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What popular food vendor from downtown catered Relay two years ago?
Chicken Joes