Tomorrow will be a busy day on UVa grounds. In addition to the annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s fundraiser and the homecoming football game against UNC, the Relay for Life 5K will take place. This event is the first step in raising awareness about the main Relay for Life that will take place here in Charlottesville next May.
The relay was started in 1985 as a 24-hour walk to benefit the American Cancer Society, and now in 2010, more than 3.5 million people are expected to participate around the United States. What then, you ask, is the significance of the Relay’s partnership with UVa and the Charlottesville community? A University campus acts as a great starting point for a fundraiser of this nature, and UVa students have really embraced it. In addition to participating in the 5K, many students form their own teams to compete in May and work together to have a participant on the track every minute of the 24-hour event. Similarly, Charlottesville has really stepped up. Popular local businesses like Bodo’s Bagels, Smoothie King, Whole Foods, Kroger, and Ragged Mountain Running Shop will sponsor the 5K this year, and even offer coupons and treats at the finish line. It seems that the opportunities to get involved with charities at UVa are endless, and this race is a great way to raise awareness about cancer and maybe even honor a family member or loved one. See you bright and early tomorrow!
http://sites.google.com/site/relayforlifeuva/calendar/5k
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=33200
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