Columbia’s 5th Annual Relay for Life begins at noon on Saturday, April 12th and will run until 3:00am Sunday, April 13th on Columbia University’s Low Plaza. It is open to the public – not just Columbia affiliates. This year’s theme is Monopoly so look out for your favorite boardwalk squares!
What is the goal of Relay For Life at Columbia?
To bring together the Columbia community and beyond in a fun-filled celebration of hope and progress in the fight against cancer. Special attention is devoted to honoring cancer survivors, remembering victims, spreading cancer control messages, and raising money towards a cure.
On average, how many people attend Columbia’s Relay?
Relay for Life at Columbia has seen 500+ people at each of its previous events, with over 900 participants at last year’s Relay alone.
Who will be at the event?
Survivors and Caregivers
We invite cancer survivors and caregivers of all ages to join us at Relay. They are honored in a special lap, and are provided with gift bags and their own Survivors’ and Caregivers’ booth.
Teams
Groups of people join together to fundraise and take turns doing laps around the track all night long.
Volunteers
Volunteers help with setup/break-down, handle registration, operate food/beverage tables, and assist where needed. There are a lot of fun-filled volunteer opportunities! If interested contact Wei-Jen at wah2104@columbia.edu.
Entertainers
All-night entertainment and on-site activities provides nonstop fun for all who attend Relay.
Who can join a team?
Anyone can join a team! You’ll find an assortment of communities at Relay – from fraternities and sororities, scholars groups, and athletic teams, to teams of staff, faculty, and non-Columbia affiliated businesses. A team can be comprised of friends, family, floormates – anyone – and members don’t even have to be from Columbia schools! Teams that have the nicest team banner, raise the most money pre-and day-of and have the best Relay spirit will be awarded prizes.
What is this year’s monetary goal?
With each team aiming to raise $1,000, we hope to raise $100,000 in total. Last year we raised $92,000. This year, we know that with Columbia’s enthusiasm and dedication to the fight against cancer, we’re sure to reach our fundraising goal and more!