ATSU’s Relay For Life marks great success
Posted: May 7, 2013
A.T. Still University students, staff and faculty celebrated its inaugural Relay For Life event benefiting the American Cancer Society on May 4, 2013.
The University’s Relay For Life event was initiated and organized by ATSU students from various healthcare programs. More than 200 students, faculty and staff participated in fundraising events leading up to the culmination event which was held on the Mesa campus.
“It was such an honor to work with the students and faculty of A.T. Still University,” said American Cancer Society Community Relationship Manager, Ashley Minchella. It brings me absolute joy to welcome the students and faculty of A.T. Still University to the Relay For Life family. This 2013 committee should be so proud of the success’ they made and the legacy they have left for their fellow peers and University!”
An astounding $32,000 was raised and will go to support the American Cancer Society. Additionally, ATSU Relay For Life committee members are proud to report that donations are still coming in.
Participants launched the event Saturday evening with an opening ceremony honoring those who have overcome, are battling, or who have been lost to cancer. Activities continued through the night – including a camp-out on the University’s front lawn – and ended early Sunday morning.
“The faculty, staff, students, family and friends, who participated in or who supported the event, made an incredible impact to not only the lives of those living in Arizona facing cancer, but everywhere,” said Bridget Spooner, ATC, event chair. “We fought back against cancer this past year and in my opinion, we won!”
A complete photo album may be viewed by visiting the official ATSU Facebook page
