JSU Organizing Team for Relay for Life
By Randy Wilson
JSU News Bureau

Ms. Martha Mitchell, Jacksonville State University's director of admissions, invites all JSU faculty, staff and students to join in the fight against cancer by becoming a member of the local American Cancer Society's Relay for Life team, which is being headed up this year by JSU President Bill Meehan. A team from JSU has participated in the event for five consecutive years.

"Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity and is the largest community fund raiser in the world," said Mitchell.  "It is a unique event that offers everyone in our community the opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer."

Relay for Life is a community gathering, rather than an athletic event, and anyone and everyone can participate. During the event, team members take turns walking on the track. Each team member is responsible for raising at least $100 for the American Cancer Society.

The 2006 Relay for Life will be held at Oxford High School stadium on Friday, May 12, beginning at 6 p.m.  There will be many fun activities for team members and their families.

If you are unable to participate in the event, donations are also being accepted.

"Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated," said Mitchell.  "We want to continue the tradition of outstanding support for JSU's Relay for Life."

For more information about becoming a team member, contact Mitchell in the Office of Admissions (782-5363) or Venita Toney in the Computer Center  (782-8201) by February 9.

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