A DU campus organization called Colleges Against Cancer has recently spent their time organizing a Relay for Life event on campus. It began on May 13 at 7 p.m. and lasted until May 14 at 7 a.m. in the Gates Field House. People could sign up in groups of two or more at only $10 per person.

Relay for Life is an event in which people sign up in teams to walk overnight. Teams set up camp for the night and members take turns walking during the 12 hour duration of the relay. The event is not all about walking, though. Throughout the night, there are food, games and music for participants to enjoy. The non-profit accepts donations as well. Their fundraising goes toward a variety of venues, such as cancer research, Hope Lodges (which provides comfortable accommodations for patients), Road to Recovery (which provides patients with transportation) and much more.

On campus, Colleges Against Cancer is a non-profit run by students who are passionate about helping anyone impacted by cancer—whether it be patients, caregivers, or survivors. They are dedicated to fundraising and spreading cancer awareness to the DU community.

According to their website, here at DU, Relay for Life raised $10,410.10. There were over 20 teams and over 140 participants in DU’s event.