Saint Mary’s Relay for Life raises more than $17,500

Approximately 175 people participated in this year's Relay for Life.

Stefanie Radermacher was celebrated as a cancer survivor. Stefanie, who turned 9 the day of SMU's Relay for Life is the sister of SMU sophomore Melissa Radermacher, left.

On March 15-16, the Saint Mary’s community participated in the Relay for Life. More than 175 students, faculty and staff came together to celebrate and remember those who have defeated cancer, those currently battling cancer, and those who have lost their lives to this disease. A record 22 cancer survivors were in attendance. The event raised more than $17,500 for the American Cancer Society and donations are still coming in. Team members spent the night walking around SMU’s indoor track from dusk to dawn to represent the 24-hour fight against cancer.

Freshman and sophomores who would like to join the Colleges Against Cancer committee should e-mail collegesagainstcancer@smumn.edu.

The staff Relay for Life Team, “Team Eddie,” would like to thank the SMU community for its support. Thank you to everyone who participated in the “sweetheart” auction, bought a muffin, decorated a luminary, made a donation, walked the track or prayed for or with the team.  For the first time, this team took first place in fundraising for this event, raising $2,537.

The event brought students, faculty, staff, and community members together for a great cause.

To see photos from the event, go to www.smumn.edu/photos.