Relay for Life

On the evening of April 9th, SMU's faculty, students, and even members of the nearby community joined together on the Boulevard to participate in Relay for Life. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an event aimed at celebrating the lives of people who have battled cancer, remembering loved ones lost, and fighting back against the disease. The Relays last all-night as a metaphor for the fact that cancer never sleeps. During the event at SMU, teams set up camps all along the Boulevard and participants took turns walking laps around Bishop Boulevard. It was very nice to see individuals from the various campus communities show up and band together to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The Boulevard was packed with participants who were playing games, cooking food, listening to the live bands, dancing, and so on. Opportunities involving the entire campus coming together are rare, which made Relay For Life even more enjoyable. Of course, the most important part of the evening was the fact that together we helped raise money and awareness for cancer!